Boomers Upend River City
Published on July 16, 2016 under Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
O'FALLON, Mo. - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, received a two-out double from Mikal Hill in the top of the eighth inning to tally a 5-4 road win over the River City Rascals on Saturday night.
For the second consecutive night the Boomers could not hold onto an early lead. Schaumburg chased River City starter Francis Ramirez from the game in the second inning by scoring four runs. Jordan Dean opened the scoring with an RBI infield single while Paul Kronenfeld followed with a three-run double. River City rallied to tie the game, scoring three runs in the bottom of the sixth. Hill, who entered as pinch runner in the sixth, plated Griff Gordon with a double deep to center in the eighth during his first at bat of the day to account for the final.
Starter Scott Schultz worked 5.2 innings but did not factor in the decision. Derek DeYoung claimed his first win with the Boomers by tossing 2.1 frames. Dexter Price tallied his 50th career save with the Boomers by spinning a perfect ninth for his sixth save of the season. Dean paced the offense with three hits.
The Boomers (25-29) will conclude the first series of the second half on Sunday afternoon with a 4:05 p.m. contest against the Rascals. All-Star RHP Kagen Hopkins (3-1, 2.04) starts for Schaumburg against RHP Zeb Sneed (3-5, 3.19). Schaumburg returns home on July 22 for a busy and fun-filled three-game weekend series. Make the Boomers part of your plans before it is too late this summer and still have time for more fun 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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