SCHAUMBURG, Ill.  — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, split a doubleheader with the Traverse City Beach Bums on Wednesday afternoon.

Schaumburg picked up the continuation of a suspended game from Tuesday night in the opener, logging a 14-11 decision. The Boomers led 10-0 in the contest before the rain on Tuesday only to watch as Traverse City tied the game on Wednesday, scoring five runs in the sixth. Alexi Colon lifted a sacrifice fly in the seventh to put Schaumburg ahead. Ken Kirshner notched an RBI single and Willi Martin a two-run single as the Boomers grabbed a 14-10 edge. Martin finished with four RBIs in the contest as the Boomers accumulated a season high total for hits and runs. Jake Joyce earned the win out of the bullpen on his birthday.

The second contest saw Traverse City notch a 5-0 lead in the second inning and hold on for a 10-7 decision. Jared Welch hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the inning. The Boomers were down 9-2, but scored five unanswered runs. TJ Bennett picked up a two-run triple in the fourth and Colon a two-run homer in the fifth. Colon homered in both games of the twin bill. Welch finished with three RBIs.

The Boomers (33-47) conclude the series with Traverse City on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. as part of 21 & Over Night. RHP Brett Mabry (5-3, 3.61) takes the ball in the rubber contest with LHP Ian MacDougall (9-4, 2.20) on the hill for Traverse City.  Schaumburg plays at 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.