Boomers cream Crushers 6-3

SCHAUMBURG - The Schaumburg Boomers posted a crooked number early and defeated the Lake Erie Crushers 6-3 Wednesday afternoon.

The game was delayed almost two hours due to inclement weather but the wait didn't hurt the Boomers bats. Paul Kronenfeld was hit by a pitch to lead off the second inning and, after stealing second, came around to score on a Mikal Hill double. After an Ino Patron single, Chris Robinson doubled home Hill. Jordan Dean grounded out to the second baseman to score Patron and Robinson scored during Kenny Towns at bat on a wild pitch.

Dusty Robinson extended the Schaumburg lead the next inning with an RBI double to score Mark Nelson. The Crushers inched closer with 2 runs in the fourth and one in the seventh but Dean singled home Chris Robinson in the eighth to provide the final.

Josh Heddinger left after 3⅔ innings with shoulder soreness. Heddinger allowed 2 runs on 5 hits, striking out two and walking two. The Boomers bullpen shined again, allowing just 1 run in the remaining 5⅓ innings. The Boomers look for the sweep Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. with Seth Webster (3-2, 3.75) on the hill.