Boomers Log Second Straight Shutout
Published on August 19, 2016 under Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
WASHINGTON, PA -The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, logged a second consecutive shutout by blanking the Washington Wild Things 5-0 in the opener of a weekend road series on Friday night.
The Boomers provided plenty of support for starter Brett Mabry by erupting for four runs in the top of the third. Nick Oberg led off the inning with a single and Tobias Moreno followed suit and moved up on the throw to place runners at second and third. Jordan Dean notched a two-run single and two batters later Kenny Towns delivered the second inside the park homer in franchise history to make it 4-0.Gerard Hall logged the last inside-the-parker on August 8, 2012 against Normal. Oberg added an RBI single in the ninth to account for the final.
Mabry spun six blank innings, striking out seven while walking two and allowing only four hits. Mabry has been a part of two of the four shutouts this season. Four pitchers combined to finish off the blanking. The Boomers have not allowed a run in 22.1 innings. Schaumburg finished with 10 hits as Moreno, Dean, and Oberg accounted for two apiece. Seven individuals picked up hits in the victory.
The series continues tomorrow with RHP Seth Webster (7-7, 3.98) on the hill opposite RHP Christian Powell (0-0, 0.00). Schaumburg has only six home games remaining on the schedule. Make the Boomers part of your plans before it is too late this summer by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). Hear all of the game action this season on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.
More Info : The 2013 & 2014 Frontier League Champions and 2013 Organization of the Year, the Schaumburg Boomers are an independent professional baseball franchise based in Schaumburg, IL. Named after the Greater Prairie Chicken, which once roamed throughout Schaumburg and the surrounding areas in the 19th century, the Boomers excel in providing fun, affordable family entertainment and the best customer service in the business. With 48 home games including 20 fireworks shows, Boomers Stadium is the place to be for summer family fun! For more information, visit www.boomersbaseball.com .
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