The Southern Illinois Miners (1-4) came out firing, but couldn't hang on to the lead, ending up on the losing side of a 5-2 ballgame against the Schaumburg Boomers (1-4) on Wednesday at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.

While the Southern Illinois Miners led until the eighth inning, the Schaumburg Boomers worked their way back and took the lead on a three-run double by Bobby Martin.

Ryan Normoyle racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Schaumburg Boomers. He.

Hunter Ackerman had an impressive outing against the Southern Illinois Miners' lineup. The Southern Illinois Miners managed just one hit off of the the Schaumburg Boomers' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out three during his 2 2/3 innings of work.

Clark Labitan improved to 1-2 on the year by picking up the win for the Schaumburg Boomers. He struck out one, walked none and surrendered no hits.

Matt Miller was charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out one, and allowed two runs.