SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The West Division Champion Schaumburg Boomers took a commanding 2-0 series lead by virtue of a 6-2 home win over the Florence Freedom in game two of the Frontier League Divisional Playoffs Sunday night.

Alexi Colon drilled a two-run homer in the bottom of the second to hand Schaumburg an early 2-0 lead. Florence battled back to even the game with single tallies in the fifth and sixth. The Boomers were able to retake the lead with three seventh inning runs. Sean Mahley and Steve McQuail posted back-to-back singles setting up a sacrifice bunt from Brian McConkey to hand Schaumburg the advantage. Frank Pfister followed with a two-run triple to finish the rally. Pfister finished with three hits and has driven home four runs in the first two games of the series. Mahley also registered three hits in the win as the Boomers smacked 12 total.

Shawn Sanford started for the Boomers and allowed two runs in 5.1 innings of work but did not factor in the decision. Mike Giovenco earned the win, working 2.2 scoreless frames. Dexter Price finished out the victory by striking out the side in the ninth.  

The Boomers (59-37, 2-0) will aim for the series sweep on Tuesday night on the road. RHP Seth Webster (6-1, 2.40) takes to the hill for the Boomers with Florence sending RHP Michael Oros (7-5, 2.16). First pitch is slated for 5:35 p.m. Playoff tickets are on sale now. The Boomers run through the playoffs is powered by AEP Energy. Reserve your piece of the action by calling 847.461.3695 or visiting www.boomersbaseball.com.