Boomers drop series finale against New York

The Schaumburg Boomers were unable to come from behind, suffering a 4-2 loss to the New York Boulders on Sunday at Wintrust Field to drop two-of-three in the series.

The Boomers opened a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Banks Tolley led off the inning with a single and scored from second on a single by Kyle Fitzgerald. The lead was short-lived as Fritz Genther connected on a two-run homer to give New York the advantage.

The Boulders added two more runs in the seventh to lead 4-1. Schaumburg drew three consecutive walks to open the bottom of the inning and drew within 4-2 on a sacrifice fly from Michael Gould, but could get no closer.

The Boomers had the tying run on base or at the plate in five different innings but finished just 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position.

Starting pitcher Derek Salata struck out six in five innings. Anthony Calarco and Nick Podkul both finished with two hits for the Boomers.