FLORENCE, Ky. — The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, split a scheduled road doubleheader on Wednesday, losing the opener 6-0 before tallying a 2-1 victory in 10 innings to salvage a split.

Josh Heddinger made his first start since June 22 in the opener and allowed two runs in the fourth inning as Florence grabbed the lead. Heddinger worked four innings on a pitch count and suffered the loss. Schaumburg managed just four hits in the defeat. Florence tacked on four runs in the sixth to account for the final.

Argenis Aldazoro lifted a sacrifice fly in the top of the third to provide the Boomers with a 1-0 edge. Scott Schultz did not allow a run in 5.1 innings, leaving with the lead. A pinch hit homer leading off the bottom of the seventh tied the game. Paul Kronenfeld put Schaumburg ahead with a sacrifice fly in the 10th to score Matt Petrone with the winning run. Jake Joyce claimed the win in relief, striking out five in two innings of work.

The Boomers (31-38) conclude the series on Thursday night at 6:05 p.m. with a ninth consecutive rubber contest. RHP Kagen Hopkins (3-4, 2.86) takes the ball in the series finale with RHP Cody Gray (5-1, 3.05) opposing. Schaumburg returns home on Friday night to begin a busy weekend. Make the Boomers part of your plans before it is too late this summer and still have time for more fun by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). Hear all of the game action this season on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.