SCHAUMBURG, Ill.  — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, suffered a 4-1 home loss to the Southern Illinois Miners in the middle game of a three-game set.

Southern Illinois opened a 3-0 lead with three runs in the top of the third against Schaumburg starter and reigning Frontier League Pitcher of the Week Taylor Thurber. The Miners added another run in the fifth to lead 4-0. Thurber suffered the loss after working six innings and striking out three. The rookie has not issued a walk in 21 innings as a professional. Schaumburg plated a run in the sixth when Mike Schulze crossed on a wild pitch. Schulze walked three times and has reached base in 32 consecutive home contests. The Boomers managed only five hits.

The Boomers (29-39) conclude the series with Southern Illinois on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. on Guys Night. RHP Eddie Cody (7-2, 3.00)starts for the Boomers against RHP Jarrett Miller (3-3, 3.95). The Boomers are home for virtually the entire month of August. Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium before it is too late this summer by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). Hear all of the action 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 hosted the 2015 Frontier League All-Star Game on July 15th before a league record crowd. For more information, visit www.boomersbaseball.com.