SCHAUMBURG, IL – The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, put together an early lead and used the strength of their bullpen to hold on for a 7-5 victory over the Evansville Otters in front of 2,046 fans at Boomers Stadium.

Buffalo Grove, IL native Kyle Ruchim paced the Boomers offense with two hits, a pair of third inning RBIs, and a run in the win which captured the Fourth of July weekend series for the home team.

Boomers second baseman Jordan Dean and center fielder Alexi Colon led the Boomers offense with three hits apiece, while third baseman TJ Bennett recorded his first pair of hits in a Boomers uniform during the win.

Schaumburg starter Peter Gehle pitched a solid 6.0 innings to earn his first victory in a Boomers uniform, while Evansville starter Trevor Walch earned the loss after surrendering four earned runs. The Boomers relievers held the Otters at bay the rest of the game with Clark Labitan earning his third save of the homestand and fifth save of the year. Evan Boyd, Brandon Bargas, and Jake Joyce earned holds in the victory.

The Boomers (20-25) hit the road Tuesday for a three game series against the Normal CornBelters July 7-9. Fresh off his first professional win, left-hander Scotty Ward is slated to start the series opener. The Boomers return to Boomers Stadium July 10 for Superhero Night vs. the Florence Freedom with post-game fireworks presented by Wintrust Community Banks.

Ensure your place in the fun this weekend by calling (847) 461-3695 (FOWL). All games can again be heard on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.

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.