Hawks Swept
June 16, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Schaumburg rallied for five runs in the sixth inning to take the lead on Saturday as the Boomers went on to beat the Rockford RiverHawks, 8-6.
The Boomers completed a three-game series sweep and won for the 10th time in 12 games. Rockford lost its fourth in a row.
For the second time in the series, Schaumburg rallied against the Rockford bullpen. Kasey Kiker (0-2) failed to retired any of the six batters he faced in the sixth inning. After Schaumburg loaded the bases on singles by Chad Mozingo and Sean Mahley and a walk by Nick Kuroczko, Ty Nelson singled in two runs to tie the game at 5-5. Nate Baumann singled home Kuroczko with the go-ahead run. After a walk reloaded the bases, Mickey Cassidy relieved Kiker and allowed two inherited runs to score, on a Gerard Hall sacrifice fly and on a wild pitch.
Rockford starter Drew Rucinski, who didn't give up an unearned run in five innings, left with the lead and got a no-decision.
Rockford had led since the second inning, when it rallied for three runs off starter Cameron Roth and took a 3-1 lead. Two runs scored when Michael Hur doubled to right field and Mahley missed the cutoff man. Hur came home on a single by Greg Van Horn. Hur and Van Horn each were 3-for-4.
Jason Braun (3-0) won in relief. Schaumburg closer Pat Mincey pitched a perfect ninth inning for his fourth save.
Frank Pfister hit a two-run homer, his third of the series and seventh of the year, off Rucinski in the third inning.
The RiverHawks are home at 6:05 p.m. Sunday to play Gateway. Kids 12 and under get in for $2 on YMCA Family Night. Following the game, kids get to run the bases and the RiverHawks will sign autographs.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, an independent professional baseball league in its 20th season. Games are broadcast on WNTA-FM (100.5) Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
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