Schaumburg Boomers secure playoff berth with victory at Lake Erie

Posted August 22, 2025 10:07 pm

Daily Herald Report

The Schaumburg Boomers celebrated on Friday night in Ohio, securing the team’s fourth Frontier League playoff appearance in five years by dispatching the Lake Erie Crushers 8-5 in the opener of the weekend series. The win coupled with a loss by the Mississippi Mud Monsters pushed the Boomers into the postseason after missing out by a half game last season.

The Boomers broke open a scoreless game by plating five runs in the fourth. Nick Podkul opened the inning with a single and Anthony Calarco followed with a walk. Kyle Fitzgerald was hit by a pitch with one away to load the bases.

Alex Calarco coaxed a walk to force home the first run. Michael Gould stretched the lead to 3-0 by dropping a single into center. Christian Fedko made the score 5-0 with a two-run single. The Boomers sent 11 men to the plate in the inning.

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