CRESTWOOD, Ill. — The 2013 Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, suffered a 4-2 loss to the Windy City ThunderBolts in the opener of a road series on Friday.

Schaumburg opened a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning. Mark Nelson recorded an RBI single to drive home Justin Vasquez and with one away Michael Valadez plated Ty Nelson with a single. Windy City scored four unanswered runs to grab the victory, plating a pair in the sixth to take the lead. Starter Cal Bowling suffered the loss, working five innings and allowing three runs. Both teams posted nine hits with Alexi Colon, Justin Vasquez, and Mark Nelson notching two apiece for the Boomers.

The Boomers (13-12) will send RHP Anthony Smith (2-1, 3.25) to the mound for game two of the series at 6:05 p.m. against RHP Jason Kafka (0-0, 5.55). The contest can be heard live on AM 1410 WRMN with the Voice of the Boomers and 2013 Frontier League Broadcaster of the Year, Tim Calderwood. Reserve your piece of the fun at Boomers Stadium this season by calling 847.461.3695 or visiting www.boomersbaseball.com.