Miners get past Boomers again, 4-1

Posted August 05, 2015 1:00 am

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The two-time defending Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers suffered a 4-1 home loss to the Southern Illinois Miners in the middle game of a three-game set.

Southern Illinois opened a 3-0 lead with three runs in the top of the third against Schaumburg starter and reigning Frontier League Pitcher of the Week Taylor Thurber. The Miners added another run in the fifth to lead 4-0. Thurber suffered the loss after working 6 innings and striking out 3.

The rookie has not issued a walk in 21 innings as a professional. Schaumburg plated a run in the sixth when Mike Schulze crossed on a wild pitch. Schulze walked 3 times and has reached base in 32 consecutive home contests. The Boomers managed only 5 hits.

The Boomers (29-39) conclude the series with Southern Illinois on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. on Guys Night. Right-hander Eddie Cody (7-2, 3.00) starts for the Boomers against right-hnader Jarrett Miller (3-3, 3.95).

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