Boomers Rally Past Lake Erie in Extras
Published on August 12, 2016 under Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
AVON, Ohio -The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, fell behind 4-0 in the first but rallied to take a 10-8 decision over the Lake Erie Crushers in 11 innings on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.
Lake Erie held leads of 4-0 and 5-2, but the Boomers were able to take a 6-5 edge in the fourth on consecutive RBI doubles from Mark Nelson and Mike McClellan as Schaumburg scored two runs in three straight innings. Lake Erie instantly tied the game and both teams notched unearned runs in the eighth before moving to extras. Following a scoreless 10th the international rule came into effect and Mikal Hill put Schaumburg ahead. Nick Oberg added a two-run single to account for the final.
Brett Mabry started and worked five innings. Dexter Price tossed 2.2 scoreless innings to notch the win while Kurt Lipscomb closed out the contest for his first career save. The Boomers finished with 12 hits in the contest. McClellan and Oberg each tallied three. Kenny Towns ran his hitting streak to nine games. Hill and Oberg each drove home three while Tillman Pugh scored three times.
The series continues on Saturday night with RHP Kagen Hopkins slated to come off of injured reserve and start for the Boomers (34-43). Schaumburg has only eight 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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