STREAK ENDS AS BOOMERS BLANKED AT JOLIET

JOLIET, Ill. — The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, saw an eight-game win streak come to a close with a 9-0 loss to the Joliet Slammers on the road Friday night.

Joliet scored in each of the first three innings against Schaumburg starter Seth Webster to take control of the game early. Leading 3-0, the Slammers strung together six singles in a four-run third to open a 7-0 lead. Webster allowed seven runs in five innings to suffer the loss. The Boomers managed only five hits in the game with two coming from Shawn Payne, who extended his hit streak to six games. Mark Nelson saw a 17-game on-base streak come to a close.

The Boomers (16-15) continue a brief three-game weekend road series with Joliet on Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. RHP Scott Schultz (2-1, 3.75) is the scheduled starter for Schaumburg while Joliet has not announced a starter. 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.