First Inning Drops Boomers

August 31, 2016 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release

TRAVERSE CITY, MI - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, fell behind early in a 7-1 loss to the Traverse City Beach Bums on the road Wednesday night.

Traverse City sent nine to the plate in the first inning and scored four times against starter Brett Mabry and did not look back. Mabry worked five innings in the defeat, walking one and striking out four. The Boomers managed only four hits for a second consecutive night with two coming from Mike McClellan. The only run scored in the sixth. Nick Oberg led off with a walk, the lone leadoff man to reach, moved to third on a one-out double from Argenis Aldazoro and scored on a Jordan Dean sacrifice fly. The Schaumburg pitching staff totaled 10 strikeouts in the loss.

The series concludes on Thursday night at 6:05 p.m. when the Boomers send RHP Seth Webster to the mound. The 2016 season is in the final week of the year. The Boomers return home on Friday for the final three games of the season. 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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