JOLIET, Ill. — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, opened a road series with the Joliet Slammers by notching a 6-4 victory.

Joliet took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of third against Schaumburg starter Brett Mabry. Mabry settled down and retired 14 straight, working seven innings to earn the win. The Boomers were able to tie the game in the top of the fourth. Michael Valadez drew a bases loaded walk and Robby Spencer evened the score with a sacrifice fly. TJ Bennett lifted a sacrifice fly in the fifth to put Schaumburg ahead. Ken Kirshner nailed a three-run homer in the sixth to pad the lead. Joliet scored twice in the ninth but stranded the tying runs.

Schaumburg finished with 13 hits. Ryan Brockett finished 3-for-4 with a walk. John Menken tallied a pair of hits and the South Elgin, Ill. native has recorded a hit in every game as a professional. Kyle Ruchim notched two hits and has reached in 17 straight contests. Willi Martin also finished with two hits.

The Boomers (35-50) continue the series at Joliet on Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. LHP Peter Gehle (2-5, 7.20) starts for Schaumburg against RHP Andrew Strenge (6-7, 4.71). Schaumburg still has six home games remaining. 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.