JOLIET, Ill. — The Schaumburg Boomers used a pair of homers to grab an early lead and not look back in a 6-1 road victory over the Joliet Slammers on Wednesday, the fourth consecutive win.

Steve McQuail connected on a two-out two-run homer in the top of the first against Joliet starter Chuck Lofgren to open the scoring. The homer was the 13th of the season for the Frontier League Homerun Derby Champion.

Chad Mozingo’s fourth homer of the year in the third extended the lead to 3-0. Joliet scored a single run in the sixth but Schaumburg put the game away with two in the seventh and one in the eighth.

Edwin Carl pitches four innings in his first start with the team, reaching his pitch count. Matt Kuna tossed a pair of innings and Adam Tollefson and Clark Labitan finished off the win. The Boomers slugged 12 hits with Jordan Dean registering four out of the leadoff slot.

The Boomers (36-28) continue the series at Joliet on Thursday as RHP Mike Giovenco (6-4, 3.89) will start for the Boomers opposite RHP Brett Zawacki (4-5, 4.75).

Schaumburg returns home Saturday for a three-game series with the Rockford Aviators. Catch all the fun and excitement of Schaumburg Boomers Baseball by calling 847.461.3695, clicking HERE or stopping by the Boomers Stadium Box Office located at 1999 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg.