Ninth Inning Run Propels Boomers to Series Win

June 9, 2016 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, tallied a ninth inning run to pick up a ninth comeback win this year with a 2-1 decision over the Traverse City Beach Bums on the road Thursday night.

Shawn Payne led off the ninth with a double off the wall and came around to score the winning runs two batters later on a sacrifice fly from James Keller. Schaumburg trailed in the contest 1-0 before tying the game in the third. Paul Kronenfeld led off with a double and came around on a two-out single from Josh Gardiner.

Kage Hopkins allowed just a single run in his second start, working five innings. Derek DeYoung struck out four in two innings with Evan Boyd earning the win. Boyd has gone 14.2 innings without allowing a run to open the season. Schaumburg managed just six hits in the game, but it was enough in the win. Mark Nelson tallied a pair of hits and owns an 11-game hitting streak. Schaumburg has won seven of the last 10 contests.

The Boomers (10-14) continue a six game roadswing at Windy City on Friday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Josh Heddinger (1-2, 3.68) takes the ball in the opener against the East Division leaders. 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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