Playing a doubleheader for the second time on the roadtrip, the Schaumburg Boomers split two games with the Evansville Otters, winning the opener 2-1 before a 5-1 defeat in the nightcap. Despite the loss in game two, the Boomers pulled into a tie for first in the West Division standings.

A tough day offensively saw the Boomers accumulate just five combined hits. Schaumburg scored both runs in the opener without a hit as Sean Mahley scored on a fielder’s choice in the fourth and came home with the winning run in the sixth on a Frank Pfister sacrifice fly. The win was the sixth straight for the Boomers to match a team record. Schaumburg also won 12 of 13, and nine straight on the road, longest in the league this season.

Matt Kuna started and threw 4.1 innings but Adam Tollefson earned the win and Mahley saved the game with a sliding catch in the outfield to end the contest with Clark Labitan earning the save. Schaumburg did not have a hit until the fifth, a bloop single from Keith Werman.

The streaks came to a close in the second game however as Evansville scored four runs in the second to erase an early 1-0 deficit. Gerard Hall doubled to lead off the game and scored when Mahley singled. Evansville starter Robert Ramer settled in, recording nine consecutive outs.

Evansville batted around in the second against spot starter Tony Delmonico, who worked three innings on a pitch count in the defeat. Hall finished with two hits in the contest. Preston Hatcher worked two scoreless frames in the loss.

The Boomers (44-30) will conclude the roadtrip on Sunday at 5:05 p.m. RHP Seth Webster (2-1, 2.21) starts for the Boomers while Evansville has yet to name a starter. The Boomers return home on August 13. Reserve your piece of the action by calling 847.461.3695 or visiting www.boomersbaseball.com.