Southern Illinois Holds off Boomers
Published on June 3, 2015 under Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
MARION, Ill. - The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, made a ninth inning rally but could not overcome the Southern Illinois Miners in a 4-1 loss on Wednesday night.
Both pitchers were battling throughout the contest. Edwin Carl did not allow a hit for the Boomers until the fourth. Schaumburg had chances in the first and third but could not push across a run. Southern Illinois broke through in the bottom of the sixth, using four singles to open a 4-0 lead. Schaumburg rallied in the ninth. Alexi Colon drew a leadoff walk and scored on a double from Garrett Gordon. The Boomers brought the tying run to the plate but could do no further damage.
Carl suffered the loss after allowing four runs in six innings of work. Evan Boyd threw the final two frames. The Boomers were limited to just five hits, but Michael Valadez reached three times with a walk and two hit by pitches.
The Boomers (7-11) conclude the brief three-game road series on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. LHP Anthony Gomez (0-3, 9.60) makes the start for Schaumburg against a to be determined starter for Southern Illinois. The Boomers return home on Friday night. Ensure your place in the fun by calling (847) 461-3695 (FOWL). All games can again be heard on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.
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