Boomers Pull Away to Take Series

June 7, 2015 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, plated six runs in the seventh to pull away from the Frontier Greys and capture the weekend series with a 13-4 win.

The Boomers plated single runs in the first and second to lead 2-0. Steve McQuail lifted a sacrifice fly in the first and Sam Lind tacked on an RBI single in the second. The Greys tied the game with two runs against Schaumburg starter Eddie Cody in the fifth. The bats finally broke through in the seventh as the Boomers pulled away. Jordan Dean tripled to right, scoring Mike Schulze with the go-ahead run. Craig Massey posted a two-run single in the inning, Justin Vasquez lifted a sacrifice fly, and Schulze notched an RBI double. The Boomers sent 11 men to the plate in the frame and batted around again in the eighth to account for the final, scoring five runs with three coming on a double from Massey.

Cody improved to 4-0 on the season by working seven innings, allowing just two runs on seven hits. Massey finished with five RBIs in the game. Schaumburg drew a season high 11 walks in the contest as all members of the lineup reached base. Lind reached base five times and tallied three hits. Dean also posted three hits.

The Boomers (10-12) will enjoy consecutive off days before opening a five-game roadtrip on Wednesday night at Windy City. In a 6:05 p.m. affair. RHP Edwin Carl (0-2, 5.09) takes the ball for the Boomers against LHP Jake Fisher (1-2, 3.91). Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium this year by calling (847) 461-3695 (FOWL). All games can be heard on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.

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