RECAP: Boomers Come Back to Claim Third Straight

Sunday, August 10, 2014
By Tim Calderwood
RECAP: Boomers Come Back to Claim Third Straight

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.  — The 2013 Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, came from behind for the second consecutive contest to dispose of the Rockford Aviators 5-4 on Sunday afternoon.

Schaumburg drew a season high 10 walks in the game and chased Rockford’s starter in the third. The Boomers scored in each of the first three frames, using just two hits. Joe De Pinto notched an RBI double in the second and Ryan McChesney singled home a run in the third. Rockford’s Dusty Robinson hit a go ahead two-run homer in the fifth before Schaumburg tacked on two runs in the seventh to account for the final. Gerard Hall evened the game with a single up the middle and Jordan Dean put the Boomers ahead for good with an infield hit to score Mark Nelson with the winning run.

Danny Jimenez worked five innings but did not factor in the decision. Justin Erasmus claimed the win, working three scoreless frames in his second appearance with the team. Dexter Price pitched the ninth, earning his franchise record for saves in a season with his 18th of 2014. Schaumburg won despite accumulating just six hits, including two from De Pinto. Seven individuals drew a walk in the game.

Schaumburg (44-30) is a season high 14 games over the .500 mark. The Boomers currently lead the Frontier League in attendance and own the best home record at 29-9. The nine-game homestand continues Monday night at 6:30 p.m. with the finale against Rockford. RHP Seth Webster (5-2, 2.88) starts for the Boomers against RHP Ryan Zimmerman (6-4, 3.59).

The game 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.