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Boomers Pull Away from Washington

September 1, 2015 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release


SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, pulled away from the Washington Wild Things late to win the opener of a three-game series by a 9-3 score.

After falling behind 1-0, Kyle Ruchim singled home a pair of runs in the bottom of the third to put the Boomers ahead. Schaumburg did not trail again the remainder of the game. Leading by a single run at 3-2, the Boomers plated five runs in the seventh to pull away. Ty Nelson homered in the frame while John Menken provided a two-run single to really put some distance between the teams.

Eddie Cody worked six innings to earn his 10th win of the year. Cody struck out five and allowed two runs in becoming the second pitcher in team history to collect double-digit wins. Robby Donovan won 11 games in the inaugural season of 2012. Ken Kirshner paced the offense with three hits. Ruchim drove home three. Cam Sherrer scored three runs.

The Boomers (38-53) continue the final home series of the season on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. RHP Kagen Hopkins (0-0, 4.70) will make his first start for the Boomers in the matinee against RHP Jon Klein (3-1, 3.43). Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium before it is too late this summer by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). Hear all of the action on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.

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