JOLIET, Ill. — The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, could not slow down the Joliet Slammers in a 12-4 loss on Sunday afternoon.

Joliet, second in the league in homers, hit four longballs in the game to sweep the series, building an early advantage for a third straight contest. The Slammers scored six runs in the second inning against starter Gunnar Kines. Joliet led 9-0 before the Boomers scored in the final three at bats with a run in the seventh, two in the eighth, and one in the ninth. Chris Robinson drove home a run with a seventh inning single while Paul Kronenfeld notched a two-run single in the eighth. The Boomers scored in the final three innings of the game.

Kines worked five innings and struck out five but took the loss. Schaumburg logged 11 hits in the defeat. Mikal Hill tallied three hits with Jordan Dean, Robinson, and Mark Nelson each finishing with a pair. The Slammers hit six homers in the series and outscored the Boomers 30-5 while racking up 41 hits.

The Boomers (16-17) open a six-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Lake Erie Crushers. RHP Kagen Hopkins (2-1, 3.16) will start for Schaumburg. 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.