Ninth Inning Rally Lifts Boomers to Road Victory
Published on June 8, 2016 under Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, scored a pair of runs in the top of the ninth to secure a 2-1 win over the Traverse City Beach Bums on the road Wednesday night.
Mark Nelson opened the ninth inning with a solo homer over the wall in right to tie the game after working the count against Traverse City closer Andrew Brockett. The homer marked his first of the season and the first for the Boomers since May 29. Dusty Robinson followed with a double and pinch runner Chris Robinson scored the winning run on a sacrifice fly from Shawn Payne. The two runs lifted starter Gunnar Kines to a no-decision. Kines tossed a season high 7.1 innings and allowed just a fourth inning unearned run while scattering three hits and striking out four.
Dexter Price collected the win in relief, notching a pair of strikeouts in 1.2 innings. Price left potential insurance runs on base in the eighth with consecutive strikeouts. Nelson extended his hitting streak to 10 games with the homer. Dusty Robinson finished with two hits while Ino Patron picked up three.
The Boomers (9-14) conclude the series on Thursday night with the rubber contest at 6:05 p.m. RHP Kagen Hopkins (1-1, 3.95) makes the start for Schaumburg against LHP Dylan Stoops (2-0, 2.49). The 2016 season is just getting started. Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium this summer by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). Hear all of the action on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.
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