FL Joliet Slammers

Joliet Offense Ignites in Game 2 vs Schaumburg

July 28, 2018 - Frontier League (FL)
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Joliet, IL - The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy found magic on Princess Night, feeding off each other's offensive production. With a total of 10 hits and never behind on the scoreboard, the Slammers would defeat the Boomers in game 2 of the series, 7-3.

Joliet struck first in their first few plate appearances when London Lindley stole home on a throw down to 2nd , in attempt to catch L.J. Kalawaia stealing. Later, shortstop Chaz Meadows would send an RBI single up the middle to stretch their lead to 2-0.

The 3rd inning held the most scoring for both teams. The Boomers would put up 2 runs of their own, but Joliet responded. Three RBI singles hit by R.J. Thompson, Lindley, and Meadows, would help to build the lead. Ridge Hoopii-Haslam hit a 2 RBI double down the 3rd base line, making it a 7-2 ballgame.

The score would hold until the 9th, where the Boomers would bring home 1 run, but could not tie the game, improving the Slammers record to 37-28. Schaumburg falls to 35-30. Tonight's Merchants and Manufacturers Bank Player of the Game goes to Chaz Meadows for his efficiency at the plate today (2-4, 2 RBIs).

The Slammers return for Game 3 Sunday afternoon at 1:05.

About the Joliet Slammers: The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy play at the Slammers Stadium downtown Joliet, Illinois, and are members of the professional, independent Frontier League. The Frontier League is a 12-team league entering its 26th season of play in 2018. Visit the Slammers online at www.jolietslammers.com or call the ticket office at 815-722-2287 for more information! Don't forget to "Like" the Slammers on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jolietslammers or follow them on Twitter at @jolietslammers!

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