Boomers Squander Early Lead
May 27, 2016 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, raced out to a four run lead in the first inning but faltered down the stretch to lose 6-4 to the Washington Wild Things
The first game of a nine game home stand started off well for the Boomers as Chris Robinson hit a two-run triple in the bottom of the first inning for a 2-0 lead. Two batters later, Shawn Payne broke an 0 for 9 streak with a two run blast to right to left field to double the Boomers' lead.
Boomers starter Gunnar Kines looked strong early on, recording a season high six strikeouts but ran into trouble in the fifth inning, allowing four runs on three hits to draw the Wild Things even. Reliever Kagen Hopkins gave up a solo home run to Washington's Ricky Rodriguez in the top of the sixth inning that proved to be the deciding run. The Wild Things added an insurance run in the top of the seventh for a 6-4 final.
The two teams return to action Saturday night at 6 p.m. with right hander Brett Mabry making his third start of the season for the Boomers. Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium 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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