SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Despite 10 hits, the Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, managed just one run in a 9-1 loss to the Joliet Slammers.

The Boomers fell behind early as the Slammers scored three in the second and five in the third to make it 8-0. The Boomers ended the shutout in the fifth on a Mark Nelson RBI single. Joliet scored another run in the seventh to make the final 9-1. Schaumburg left a total of 13 men on base in the contest.

Kenny Towns extended his hitting streak to seven games with a single in the third. Outfielder Argenis Aldazoro has reached base in every game he’s played in as a Boomer. 

The Boomers aim to avoid the sweep Thursday night at 6:30 with lefty Gunnar Kines on the mound. With just a few home games left on the schedule, call 847-461-3695 or visit www.boomersbaseball.com to ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium. Hear all of the action on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.