Four in the Fourth Pushes Boomers Past Gateway
Published on July 26, 2016 under Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
SAUGET, Ill. - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, scored four runs in the fourth inning to collect a 4-3 over the Gateway Grizzlies in the opener of a series on Tuesday night.
Gateway netted single runs in each of the first two innings against starter Seth Webster, building a 2-0 edge. Webster settled in, striking out nine in seven innings to earn his team leading sixth win of the season. The Boomers tied the game on a two-run single from Mikal Hill in the fourth. With two outs and the bases loaded, Zack Weigel worked the count full before poking a two-run single to left to account for the final.
Weigel reached base three times, drawing a pair of walks. Kenny Towns tallied two hits as the Boomers were able to win despite finishing with just five in the contest. Schaumburg did not record a hit after the fifth inning against the Gateway bullpen. Evan Boyd worked the eighth four Schaumburg while Dexter Price spun a perfect ninth for his eighth save of the season. The Boomers won the opener of a series for the first time since downing Normal on July 1, a stretch of six series.
The Boomers (28-35) continue the series on Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Scott Schultz (4-3, 5.17) is scheduled to start against LHP Corey Kimes (4-2, 3.98). Schaumburg returns home on Friday night to kick-off another busy weekend of fun featuring a pair of firework displays. 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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