SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The 2013 Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, claimed the rubber match with the River City Rascals by posting a 1-0, five-inning rain shortened victory on Thursday.

The only run of the contest scored in the bottom of the first inning. The first three batters of the game reached against River City starter Trey Lambert, who was making his professional debut. Jordan Dean led off the game with a single and Alexi Colon followed with a walk. After a double steal, Tyler Sciacca was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Dean came around to score the lone tally on a double play ball. 

Danny Jimenez earned the win, working five innings and allowing just three hits. The shutout is the second in a row for the Boomers and fifth of the season, most in the league. Schaumburg posted a total of five shutouts all of last season.

The Windy City ThunderBolts visit Boomers Stadium on Friday for Disney Night, featuring postgame fireworks. The Boomers (17-13) will send RHP Cal Bowling (3-3, 4.20) to the mound against LHP Josh Spence (Season Debut) in the 6:30 p.m. contest. 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.