Late Surge Bounces Boomers
Published on June 10, 2015 under Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
CRESTWOOD, Ill. - The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, could not hold a late lead in dropping a 12-8 decision in the opener of a series against the Windy City ThunderBolts on the road.
Windy City grabbed an early 4-0 lead with four first inning runs. Schaumburg responded with five in the second to take the advantage. Michael Valadez notched a two-run double and Craig Massey plated a pair with a triple. Mike Schulze lifted a sacrifice fly to hand the Boomers the lead. With the game tied 5-5, Schulze singled home two in the sixth. Alexi Colon homered in the seventh, but Windy City batted around in the bottom of the seventh, scoring six runs to notch the win.
Every member of the lineup reached base at least once for the Boomers. Schulze drove home three with Valadez and Massey finishing with a pair of RBIs. Kamakani Usui took the loss in his debut. Edwin Carl worked five innings for Schaumburg, striking out four.
The Boomers (10-13) continue the roadtrip on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. with the final game against the ThunderBolts. LHP Anthony Gomez (1-3, 7.97) is slated to start for the Boomers against LHP Austin Wright (1-3, 6.64). Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium this year by calling (847) 461-3695 (FOWL). All games can be heard on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.
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