RECAP: Boomers Walk Off Winners

Saturday, July 5, 2014
By Tim Calderwood
RECAP: Boomers Walk Off Winners

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The 2013 Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, walked off with 12-inning win over the Normal CornBelters by a 2-1 final on Saturday. 

Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the ninth, Brian McConkey delivered an opposite field double with two outs to score Tyler Sciacca and send the game to extra innings. The Boomers registered the walk off winner and 17th home victory this year after loading the bases in the 12th. Ty Nelson strutted home to score the game winner on a passed ball. 

Heith Hatfield earned the win after working two scoreless innings of relief. Hunter Ackerman struck out seven and allowed just one run in 5.2 innings of work. Nelson and McConkey finished with two hits each.

Schaumburg (24-19) concludes the homestand on a Family Day with a 1:00 p.m. contest. LHP Danny Jimenez (2-3, 4.57) starts for the Boomers opposite RHP Bobby Shore (3-1, 4.26) in the series finale. 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.

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