BOOMERS SWEEP THEIR WAY TO FIFTH STRAIGHT

CRESTWOOD, Ill. — The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, won a season best fifth straight game by securing a 6-3 road decision over the Windy City ThunderBolts to sweep the series.

Trailing 1-0, Justin Byrd tied the game with an RBI single in the top of the third to score Ino Patron, who doubled to open the frame. Down 2-1, Schaumburg scored five times in the fifth inning to seize control. Shawn Payne scored from second on an error to tie the game. Jordan Dean singled home a pair and Dusty Robinson added a two-run double in the rally.

Scott Schultz tossed seven innings to win, improving to 2-1. Schultz struck out three and allowed two runs. The Boomers won despite just six hits, two of which came from Byrd. Evan Boyd worked the final 1.1 innings to tally his second save of the season. Boyd has not allowed a run in his first 16 innings of work. Mark Nelson saw his 13-game hitting streak come to a close in the game but did reach base.

The Boomers (13-14) will return home for a brief three-game series with the Traverse City Beach Bums beginning on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. LHP Gunnar Kines (0-1, 4.00) starts for the Boomers in the opener against RHP Kramer Champlin (1-2, 1.59). The 2016 season of Boomers baseball is just getting started. Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium 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, IL. Named after the Greater Prairie Chicken, which once roamed throughout Schaumburg and the surrounding areas in the 19th century, the Boomers excel in providing fun, affordable family entertainment and the best customer service in the business.  With 48 home games including 20 fireworks shows, Boomers Stadium is the place to be for summer family fun!  For more information, visit www.boomersbaseball.com.