Five-Run Fifth Sparks Schaumburg Sweep
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The Schaumburg Boomers erased a 4-1 deficit with five runs in the fifth inning as the first-place Boomers won their fourth straight and claimed a three-game sweep of the Rockford RiverHawks Saturday afternoon.
Schaumburg (18-9) have now won 10 of their last 12 games as the Boomers improved to 13-2 at home and completed their third series sweep at Boomers Stadium with an 8-6 victory over the RiverHawks (9-17). Eight Boomers contributed at least one hit in the contest as Frank Pfister belted his third homer in less than 24 hours and Nick Kuroczko reached base in all four plate appearances after going 2-2 with two singles and two walks.
Boomers RHP Jason Braun improved to 3-0 on the season in relief of Starter Cameron Roth, as Schaumburg improved to 6-0 in games when Roth starts. Closer Patrick Mincey continued his impressive run at the back end of the Boomers bullpen with another scoreless inning of work to earn his fourth save. In 12.1 innings in his first professional season, the Francis Marion University alum has yet to allow a run, surrendering just four hits while striking out an incredible 21 batters with just three walks.
Schaumburg welcomes the Windy City ThunderBolts to Boomers Stadium for the first of a three-game series at 1 p.m. Sunday. RHP Tyler Watkins (1-2, 2.87) gets the ball for Manager Jamie Bennett and the Boomers while RHP Stephen Sauer (2-1, 2.53) is set to take the mound for the T-Bolts.
PECKS
- With the win, the Boomers have won four consecutive games for the first time in franchise history
- Frank Pfister hit his third home run in the last 24 hours in the third inning
- Nick Kuroczko has drawn a walk in seven straight games as well as 12 of the last 13
- The Boomers improved to 6-0 in games started by LHP Cameron Roth.
Father’s Day and Boomers Baseball – is there a better combination? Spend the afternoon with the family in Schaumburg as the Boomers welcome the Windy City ThunderBolts to town for a 1 p.m. contest. Tickets are available now by calling 847.461.3695, visiting www.boomersbaseball.com or by stopping by the Boomers Box Office. Don’t forget to ask about our Father’s Day Brunch in the Schaumburg club when you call or CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
