BOOMERS BESTED AT JOLIET

JOLIET, Ill. — The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, managed just two hits in a 9-1 road loss to the Joliet Slammers on Saturday night.

Joliet used four-run outbursts in the second and third innings to open an 8-0 advantage against Schaumburg starter Scott Schultz. Schultz worked just four innings in the loss. Derek DeYoung threw 2.2 innings and Jake Joyce 1.1 out of the bullpen. Chris Robinson tallied both hits for the Boomers, knocking home the lone run in the fourth.

The Boomers (16-16) conclude the series on Sunday afternoon at 1:05 p.m. LHP Gunnar Kines (1-1, 3.55) starts for the Boomers against RHP Kaleb Ort (2-1, 6.00). 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.