The Schaumburg Boomers claimed the 300th victory in franchise history at Wintrust Field by surviving the Quebec Capitales in an 18-13 slugfest on Saturday night.
Quebec led 2-0 and 4-1 before the Boomers sent 12 men to the plate in the bottom of the second and scored seven runs on seven hits, all singles. Quebec came back with six in the top of the third to open a 10-8 lead as both teams were into the bullpen early. Schaumburg took the lead for good behind a five-run outburst in the bottom of the fourth. The Boomers scored in six different innings and accumulated 18 hits. Quebec finished with 14 hits.
Blake Grant-Parks amassed three hits and five RBIs in the historic win which also saw Chase Dawson become the franchise’s all-time leader in RBIs with a fourth inning RBI single. Zach Huffins posted four hits as nine individuals cracked the hit column and eight scored runs. Blake Berry drove home three. Gaige Howard walked twice and totaled two hits to extend his on-base streak to 31. Howard has reached in every game this season.
Antonio Frias picked up the win, working 3.1 innings. The pitching staff overcame a season high nine walks. Kristian Scott recorded the biggest out of the contest, leaving the bases loaded in the top of the sixth. The comeback victory marked the 11th of the year.
The Boomers (20-11) conclude the series with Quebec on Sunday afternoon at 1:00pm with a special Father’s Day contest. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Boomers Baseball Cap thanks to Illinois Bone & Joint Institute. There will also be pre-game catch on the field and postgame autographs presented by Wintrust. RHP Luis Perez (2-2, 4.32) is scheduled to start for Schaumburg against RHP Ruben Ramirez (1-1, 5.32). Tickets are available by visiting www.boomersbaseball.com or calling 847-461-3695.