Boomers fall to Gateway Grizzlies 8-1

The Schaumburg Boomers managed just 3 hits in the opener of the first six-game homestand of the season at Wintrust Field, dropping an 8-1 decision to the Gateway Grizzlies.

Schaumburg opened the scoring in the first inning without a hit. Alec Craig walked to lead off the game and scored on a fielder’s choice from Banks Tolley.

Gateway scored 2 runs in the third and added 3 more in the fourth to grab control.

Dylan Kirkeby took the loss, allowing 4 earned runs in a season high 6 innings.

The Boomers (8-6) continue the Memorial Day weekend with a 3:00pm Saturday affair.