EVANSVILLE, IN — The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, broke a four-game losing streak by slugging six extra-base hits in a 6-3 win over the Evansville Otters in the opener of a weekend series in Southern Indiana.

After being shutout by Evansville’s Randy Wynne last Sunday, the Boomers grabbed control of the game early against the righty. Dylan Jones doubled with two outs in the top of the first inning and scored moments later on a double from Nick Oddo. The Boomers tallied three consecutive two out hits in the frame. Evansville tied the game in the second before the Boomers broke the contest open with four runs in the top of the third. Jimmy Galusky notched his first hit with the team, a double. Jones followed with a two-run homer over the wall in right. Fellow newcomer Trey Ganns tacked on a two-run single in the frame. The lead reached 6-1 when Connor Oliver tripled to begin the fourth and scored on a single from Jack Parenty. Evansville chipped away, but the bullpen held fast as the Boomers collected the victory.

Aurora native Matt Miller earned the win in his professional debut. The rookie allowed two runs in five innings while walking two and striking out five. Connor Eller closed the game with a strikeout to collect his seventh save, tied for the league lead. Oddo finished with three hits, including two doubles, to go with a run and an RBI. Jones and Oliver both tallied a pair of hits with Jones scoring twice and driving home two.

The Boomers (17-14) continue the trip on Saturday night at 6:35 p.m. LHP Aaron Rozek (1-2, 2.33) is the scheduled starter for the Boomers. The team returns home on June 18 to begin a six-game homestand. Visit boomersbaseball.com for tickets and information or call 847-461-3695.