SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, allowed three first inning runs in falling 5-2 to the Washington Wild Things before another crowd of over 5,000 fans.

Schaumburg starter Brett Mabry was on the verge of escaping the first inning with just one run before consecutive two-out run scoring singles extended the Washington advantage to 3-0. The Boomers scored a run without a hit in the bottom of the inning as Mike Schulze drew a leadoff walk to extend his home on-base streak to 35 games. Kyle Ruchim drove home Schulze with a sacrifice fly. Mabry settled down, working six innings, allowing just one more run. Robby Spencer brought the Boomers within 3-2 on an RBI single in the third, but the bases were left loaded and Washington’s bullpen denied any further opportunities. The Boomers were limited to just five hits in the defeat.

The Boomers (29-42) conclude the series with a Sunday afternoon contest against the Wild Things at 1:00 p.m. RHP Raul Jacobson (2-2, 2.84) makes the start for Schaumburg against LHP Tim Flight (3-5, 3.57). 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.