RECAP: Boomers Downed at River City

Wednesday, July 9, 2014
By Tim Calderwood
RECAP: Boomers Downed at River City

O’FALLON, Mo. — The 2013 Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, saw a five game win streak come to a close with a 14-3 loss at the hands of the River City Rascals on Wednesday night.

River City plated six runs in the bottom of the first inning to take control. Justin Vasquez drilled a three-run homer in the third inning to pull the Boomers within 6-3. The Rascals added fourth in the fourth to chase starter Cal Bowling. Bowling lasted just 3.2 innings, walking six and hitting one. Kris Singh finished the contest, working the final 4.1 innings. Jordan Dean led the offense with a pair of hits.

Schaumburg (26-20) can still win the series on Thursday night. RHP Eddie Cody (0-0, 1.69) starts for the Boomers in the series finale opposite Kyle Brady (0-1, 6.43). 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