SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, kicked off the final homestand of the season by dropping an 8-2 decision to the Gateway Grizzlies on Friday night.

Gateway took advantage of a franchise record five errors by the Boomers, scoring seven unearned runs. The Grizzlies grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first inning against starter Taylor Thurber. Thurber allowed the first unearned run in the fifth as Gateway led 2-0. Schaumburg evened the game in the bottom of the frame. Willi Martin led off the inning with a single and scored from first on a double from Robby Spencer, who posted three hits in the game. Michael Valadez doubled home Spencer to tie the game. Gateway responded with three in the top of the sixth and did not look back, finishing with 17 hits and receiving a complete game from starter Vincent Molesky.

The Boomers (36-52) continue the final homestand of the season on Saturday night when the Gateway Grizzlies visit for a 6:00 p.m. contest featuring postgame fireworks. Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium before it is too late this summer by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). RHP Evan Boyd (0-5, 5.44) starts for the Boomers against LHP Dillon Haviland (2-2, 4.59). Hear all of the action on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.