Boomers Falter in Homestand Opener
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, opened a six-game homestand by dropping a 7-2 contest to the Rockford Aviators on Friday night.
Schaumburg staked starter Taylor Thurber a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Mike Schulze led off the game with a single and scored on an RBI single from Craig Massey. Thurber, signed before the game, cruised along into the fifth. With two outs, Anthony Renteria connected on a two-run homer to put Rockford ahead. The Aviators broke the game open with five runs in the seventh, chasing Thurber from the game.
Thurber worked into the seventh but was tagged with six runs in his debut, suffering the loss. Massey slashed three hits in the game as the Boomers finished with seven. Schaumburg also drew eight walks in the defeat. Evan Boyd and Alan Oaks combined for 2.2 scoreless innings of relief to finish the game. Both struck out three with Oaks fanning the side in the ninth.
The Boomers (25-33) continue the series with Rockford on Saturday night on Country Night with a 6:00 p.m. affair featuring postgame fireworks. Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium this summer by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). A pair of all-stars are scheduled to start with RHP Eddie Cody (6-1, 2.49) slated to start for the Boomers against RHP Kyle Brueggemann (4-3, 2.93). Hear all of the action on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.
More Info: The 2013 & 2014 Frontier League Champions and 2013 Organization of the Year, the Schaumburg Boomers are an independent professional baseball franchise based in Schaumburg, Ill. The Boomers have captured the back-to-back titles for the Village of Schaumburg and for team owners’ Chicago Personal Injury Attorney Patrick A Salvi and his wife, Lindy Salvi. The Boomers specialize in providing fun, affordable family entertainment and will be hosting the 2015 Frontier League All-Star Game on July 15th. For more information, visit www.boomersbaseball.com.
