Boomers walk their way to win over CornBelters

Posted June 10, 2017 3:01 pm

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The Schaumburg Boomers set a franchise record by drawing 15 walks in a 17-2 victory over the Normal CornBelters, claiming a fifth consecutive win.

Schaumburg finished with more walks than hits in the contest. The team batted around on three occasions, scoring 5 runs in the fourth, 5 in the sixth and 6 in the eighth. Every starter reached base with 8 posting hits and 8 scoring runs. Leading 1-0, Zack Weigel opened a 5-run fourth with a 2-run single. Weigel finished with 5 RBIs, a career high. Kyle Ruchim drew 4 walks and scored 4 times. Seth Spivey finished with 4 RBIs including a 3-run double in the sixth.

Lars Liguori benefited from the run support by working a season high seven innings. Liguori improved to 2-0 on the season by allowing 1 run on 7 hits with 2 walks and 4 strikeouts. Kyle Westwood finished out the win by working two frames. The 15 walks bested the previous mark of 14 set on August 29, 2014 at Windy City. Schaumburg has now won a season-high five in a row and is off to the best start in franchise history, owning the top record in the league at 19-7.

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