SCHAUMBURG, Ill.  — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, will head into the All-Star break following a 12-3 loss to the Florence Freedom on Sunday, who swept the weekend series.

Florence scored in six different innings, striking for two quick runs in the first against starting pitcher Scotty Ward. The lead reached 4-0 with single runs in the second and third. Jordan Dean singled home Justin Vasquez in the bottom of the third, bringing the Boomers within 4-1. Florence tacked on five unanswered to pull away.

Ward worked four innings in taking the loss. Schaumburg did manage 12 hits in the contest. Dean tallied three with Vasquez, Craig Massey,Mike Schulze, and Willi Martin picking up two each. Brandon Bargas and Clark Labitan worked scoreless frames.

The Boomers are hosting the Frontier League All-Star festivities for the first time beginning on Tuesday night with the Home Run Derby. The All-Star Game features four Schaumburg All-Stars and takes place on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Schaumburg (22-29) returns to action after the break on Friday at Lake Erie. 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.