Shootin the Bull with Bennett

From June 1...

Roster Updates

If you caught last night's broadcast you heard me mention that the Boomers released LHP Andy Weeks...That left an open slot on the pitching staff and dropped the total number of players on the roster to 22...

Today, Schaumburg added LHP Adam Tollefson...Tollefson has spent the last three years with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, winning titles in 2009 and 2010...The sixth-year pro adds a veteran lefty to the bullpen...

Also to bring the roster to 24, LHP Thomas Nelson was activated from the seven-day injured reserve list...The roster currently features 13 pitchers and 11 position players...That leaves the bench a little thin with Gerard Hall still on the shelf...Hall is improving though...

Also, Sunday's starter has yet to be determined but I am told it will be an LHP from the bullpen...There are now four lefties in the pen with the addition of Tollefson...

Boomers at Southern Illinois: June 1

Is it June already?? Yowsers where did the time go??? Just a brief road jaunt today to Southern Illinois for a weekend series and then home for pretty much the entire month of June...Let's see if the momentum carries from the homestand...Some tough pitchers on deck in the series with the current co-leaders of the East who are always threats in the Frontier League playoff race...Lineup is identical to yesterday, a first this season...

SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS (8-4)
Drew Heithoff- 2B
Nick Kuroczko - 1B
Frank Pfister - 3B
Jereme Milons - CF
Chad Mozingo - DH
Nate Baumann - RF
Mike Valadez - C
Sean Mahley - LF
Andrew Cohn - SS

RHP Tyler Watkins (1-0, 1.26) - 3rd Start

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS (7-5)
Darian Sandford - LF
Jake Kaase - SS
Chad Maddox - RF
Matt Fields - 1B
Carlos Mendez - 3B
Will Block - 2B
Sean Coughlin - C
Sean Harrell - CF
Ken Gregory - DH

LHP Shawn Gilblair (1-0, 0.82) - 3rd Start

Boomers 3, Rippers 2

5-1 homestand...How about that eh? Like my Canadian reference there? Lol...Here's the lowdown from yesterday...

Shootin' the Bull with Bennett


Chad Mozingo Tying single in the 8th...


Nate Baumann's GW SF in the 10th...


Boomer Recap

Gametime

If you missed it first pitch for tonight's series finale with London is slated for 7:15 pm due to weather...Below are the lineups

LONDON RIPPERS (3-8)
Justino Cuevas - SS
Tony Delmonico - LF
Joash Brodin - 1B
David Christensen - RF
Zach Larson - DH
Stephen Cardullo - 3B
Jim Vahalik - C
Josh Federico - 2B
Aaron Glaum - CF

RHP Jamie Richmond (1-1, 6.00) - 3rd Start

SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS (7-4)
Drew Heithoff - 2B
Nick Kuroczko - 1B
Frank Pfister - 3B
Jereme Milons - CF
Chad Mozingo - DH
Nate Baumann - RF
Mike Valadez - C
Sean Mahley - LF
Andrew Cohn - SS

LHP Cam Roth (2-0, 1.35) - 3rd Start

Boomers 6, Rippers 3

Highlights from the May 30 comeback victory...

Frank Pfister drives home the first run of the game for Schaumburg with a fourth inning double...


Andrew Cohn ties the game with a triple to right - The May 30 Play of the Game


Nick Kuroczko puts the Boomers ahead for the first time in the series


Frank Pfister drives home another run

ON DEMAND - London at Schaumburg: May 30

What's this?? On demand audio??? Ask and receive...Some people were asking to hear the day games in their entirety so I tried to upload and see what I could come up with...Tada!!! I won't be doing this for every game but some contests where big things happen or days games like yesterday...So, enjoy!!

Shootin the Bull With Bennett

Time to play catchup...It's nice to not have a holiday weekend or day game :) Here is about every Shoot the Bull with Bennett from the homestand...

May 26


May 27


May 29


May 30

Teammates Feature

You've no doubt heard me mention countless times the connection between Drew Heithoff and Nate Bauman...Now, the newspaper that covers the Boomers has picked up with a feature...

College Teammates Help Each Other Adjust

More Food

Yesterday I posted an article about Gateway's food...Today, I found an article written about the food at Boomers Stadium, which does have some unique and awesome options...Now, if only it would stop raining!!!

Boomers Dining More than Hot Dog and Soda

Ronald McDonald

Ronald McDonald recently threw out a first pitch at Boomers Stadium...Here is an article with some photos detailing his Saturday experience...

Ronald McDonald Throws First Pitch

Interview

You may recall my having the Frontier League commissioner Bill Lee on the broadcast Tuesday. Here is an article from the London newspaper with a sampling of thoughts from their discussion with the boss before the Rippers home opener last weekend. Remember, I also talked with the commish before the season started...Maybe if I am feeling ambitious I will also post the link to that in here as well as the audio from Tuesday.

Frontier League Commissioner Talks Rippers

My Preseason Convo with the Commish from May 18

IHSA Sectionals

Boomers Stadium will serve as the host for the 2012 IHSA Class 4A Baseball Schaumburg Sectional. You may have heard me reference this on the broadcast Tuesday when the news was announced, but here is some media to do with the event both previews and recaps of the Wednesday games.

Bartlett and St. Charles East Surging Into Sectional

Schaumburg Tops St. Charles East

St. Charles East Unable to Cash In

Schaumburg Topples St. Charles East

Bartlett's Playoff Run Ends

Words

I frequently reference Dave Whigham's blog during broadcasts...As you may imagine like myself, Dave can get fairly busy this time of year...But I want you to read his most recent post from last week...

Whigham

May 30: Expansion Part Deux

The second game between London and Schaumburg, the two expansion teams...The Boomers are not pleased with their performance yesterday and rightfully so...Big lineup shakeup today...Catch The Boomers Batter Up Show at 10:40 to hear Jamie Bennett talk about it...

LONDON RIPPERS (3-7)
Justino Cuevas - SS
Tony Delmonico - 2B
Joash Brodin - 1B
David Christensen - RF
Mark Samuelson - DH
Stephen Cardullo, Jr. - 3B
Zach Larson - C
Clifton Thomas - LF
Aaron Glaum - CF

RHP Sheng-An Kuo (3rd Start) - 0-2, 5.19

SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS (6-4)
Drew Heithoff - 2B
Nick Kuroczko - 1B
Frank Pfister - 3B
Jereme Milons - DH
Chad Mozingo - CF
Nate Baumann - RF
Mike Valadez - C
Sean Mahley - LF
Andrew Cohn - SS

RHP Robby Donovan (3rd Start) - 1-1, 4.50

Yum!!!

So Gateway is definitely the place in the Frontier League for food...Heck, doesn't this picture just make you hungry?? I know it makes me hungry!!! Last night when I was doing some reading I came across an article about Gateway's concessions...If you ever make a road trip in the league, make it to Gateway...Worth it in so many ways...Check out this article...And foam at the mouth...It is afterall lunch time when you read this anyway correct??

Grizzlies Are Serious About Ballpark Food