Seven-Run Second Propels Boomers to Win in Home Opener
May 20, 2022 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - After falling behind 2-0 in the top of the first, the 2021 Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers plated seven runs in the bottom of the second to grab a 10-6 win over the Trois-Rivieres Aigles in the home opener.
Matt Bottcher opened the bottom of the second with a solo homer, his second of the year. The outburst continued with an RBI double from William Salas, a two-run single off the bat of Chase Dawson, an RBI double from Clint Hardy and a two-run homer from Braxton Davidson. Bottcher singled home another run in the fourth and Nick Oddo added an RBI single in the fifth as the Boomers led 9-2. Trois-Rivieres scored twice in the sixth but Davidson drew a bases loaded walk in the seventh. The visitors plated two more in the eighth to account for the final.
Ryan Middendorf made the opening night start and worked six innings, allowing three earned runs while striking out five. Kristian Scott worked 1.1 innings, Aaron Glickstein .2 innings and Thomas Nicoll one. The offense amassed 16 hits in the win, a season high. Nine individuals posted hits with six tallying more than one. Craig finished with three hits. Davidson drove home three runs.
Schaumburg continues the series tomorrow night at 6:00 pm on Harry Potter Night. The night will also feature postgame fireworks. RHP Shumpei Yoshikawa (1-0, 4.50) takes the ball against RHP Kyle Bell (0-1, 15.00). Tickets for the 2022 season are on sale now! Visit boomersbaseball.com.
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