SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The Schaumburg Boomers were denied an opportunity to sweep, dropping a 3-0 decision to the Evansville Otters in a pitcher’s duel at Wintrust Field on Thursday night.

Evansville grabbed the lead for the first time in the series with a two-out RBI single from Blake Robertson in the top of the first. The run was the only tally allowed by Schaumburg starter Cole Zaffiro, who struck out nine in six innings. Zaffiro has allowed just three runs in five August starts. Evansville was able to extend the lead to 3-0 with a pair of runs against the bullpen in the seventh. Schaumburg finished with just four hits in the game and only three players were able to reach second base. The pitching staff recorded 10 strikeouts and fanned 30 in the series.

The Boomers (51-42) will welcome in the Gateway Grizzlies on Friday night for the final home weekend of the season as the nine-game homestand continues with Chicago Burbs Night presented by NableIT. The Boomers will take the field with a special alternate identity on Friday night only as the Chicago Burbs, highlighting the communities that make the are special. The game will also feature postgame fireworks presented by Waterville Advisors. RHP Buddie Pindel (9-3, 3.82) is scheduled to start for the Boomers. Don’t miss out on the fun before it’s too late. Feel the Boom this summer! Visit boomersbaseball.com or call 847-461-3695 to secure your ticket to fun this summer.