SCHAUMBURG, Ill.  — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, rode the arm of Scotty Ward to a 3-1 win over the Frontier Greys in the opener of a series on Tuesday night.

Ward, making his first professional start, retired the first 12 hitters of the game before Scott Carcaise singled in the fifth. The Boomers nabbed a 2-0 lead with a pair of unearned runs in the third. Three consecutive singles from Cam Sherrer, Jordan Dean, and Craig Masseyopened the inning. Two runs scored on a throwing error. Kyle Ruchim added a sacrifice fly in the fourth to score Alexi Colon, who led off the frame with a triple. Ward worked seven innings, allowing just one run on three hits with five strikeouts and no walks.

Clark Labitan nailed down the win with a perfect ninth for his third save of the season. Dean picked up a pair of hits in the game, the third inning single marked the 200th of his Schaumburg tenure. Massey and Sherrer also added two hits as the Boomers finished with 10.

Schaumburg (17-23) continues the six-game homestand on Wednesday night with the middle contest against the Frontier Greys at 6:30 p.m.RHP Brett Mabry (2-2, 3.92) starts for the Boomers opposite RHP Justin D’Alessandro (2-4, 2.63). Hear all of the action on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood. Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium this summer by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695).

More Info: The 2013 & 2014 Frontier League Champions and 2013 Organization of the Year, the Schaumburg Boomers are an independent professional baseball franchise based in Schaumburg, Ill. The Boomers have captured the back-to-back titles for the Village of Schaumburg and for team owners’ Chicago Personal Injury Attorney Patrick A Salvi and his wife, Lindy Salvi. The Boomers specialize in providing fun, affordable family entertainment and will be hosting the 2015 Frontier League All-Star Game on July 15th. For more information, visit www.boomersbaseball.com.