An exceptional effort by Cal Bowling lifted the Schaumburg Boomers (6-5) to a 2-0 win in seven innings over the Gateway Grizzlies on Wednesday at Schaumburg Baseball Stadium.

Bowling held the Gateway Grizzlies (8-4) scoreless during his seven innings of work. He pitched a shutout, allowing no runs on three hits while striking out eight.

Aaron Newcomb couldn't get it done on the bump for the Gateway Grizzlies, taking a loss. He lasted just six innings, walked none, struck out five, and allowed two runs.