Monsters Strike Back to Even Series in Schaumburg
Devers fans eight, Skinner homers as Mississippi wins 6–2

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (June 14, 2025) — The Mud Monsters flipped the script in Game 2 of their weekend road series, riding a strong start from Luis Devers and a late offensive push to a 6–2 victory over the division-leading Schaumburg Boomers on Saturday night at Wintrust Field.

Devers (3–3) struck out eight over six innings of five-hit ball to earn the win, and Mississippi’s bullpen slammed the door with three perfect frames behind him. Michael Reed fanned four in two innings, and Sergio Sanchez struck out the side in the ninth to seal the deal.

The Mud Monsters opened the scoring with a wild third inning, capitalizing on three walks, a hit batter, and a trio of wild pitches to plate three runs on just one hit. Brayland Skinner added a spark in the seventh with a single and stolen base before scoring on a Kyle Booker RBI knock, and Skinner delivered the exclamation point with a solo homer in the ninth — his first of the season.

Booker finished 3-for-5 with a triple and an RBI, and Skinner went 2-for-5 with two runs, two steals, and two RBI. Kasten Furr also chipped in a single and scored, while Roberto Gonzalez reached base twice.

Schaumburg rallied in the fifth to cut the lead to 3–2, but a long flyout by Anthony Calarco with two on ended the threat. The Mud Monsters responded with two insurance runs in the seventh and added one more in the ninth to even the series at a game apiece.

Standings Snapshot
With the win, Mississippi improves to 15–17, remaining in fourth place but gaining ground in the Frontier League’s Midwest Conference West Division:

Schaumburg Boomers — 21–11
Gateway Grizzlies — 18–13 (2.5 GB)
Joliet Slammers — 17–15 (4.0 GB)
Mississippi Mud Monsters — 15–17 (6.5 GB)
Windy City ThunderBolts — 7–24 (14.0 GB)

Team Leaders (Through June 14):
• AVG: Kyle Booker (.316)
• HR: Travis Holt (5), Skinner (1)
• RBI: Booker (19), Holt (17), Paz (15)
• SB: Skinner (24 – T-1st in FL)
• ERA: Chris Barraza (0.63)
• Wins: Tyree Thompson (4 – T-2nd in FL)
• Strikeouts: Brian Williams (29), Brandon Mitchell (28)

Up Next: Father’s Day Finale
The Mud Monsters wrap up their series against Schaumburg on Sunday at 1:00 PM. Rodney Theophile (2–1, 4.91 ERA) gets the start for Mississippi against Boomers right-hander Eric Turner (3–1, 3.64 ERA).

Next Homestand – June 24–29 at Trustmark Park:
• June 24 – Master Mudders Club (55+) & Bingo
• June 25 – Monster Matinee & “What’s on the Stick?” Wednesday
• June 26 – Golf Night & Thirsty Thursday ($2 draft beers)
• June 27 – Fireworks Friday presented by Mississippi Forestry Commission
• June 28 – Red, White & Tanked Bud Tank Top Giveaway (21+) + Jersey Auction
• June 29 – Howl in the Park, Kids Club Day presented by BadgePass + Kids Run the Bases presented by Mississippi Children’s Museum

Tickets are available now at mudmonstersbaseball.com — don’t miss your chance to catch the swamp’s wildest week of the season.

About the Mississippi Mud Monsters
The Mississippi Mud Monsters bring high-energy baseball, swampy fun, and fierce competition to Central Mississippi. Playing their inaugural season at Trustmark Park, the Mud Monsters are redefining summertime in Pearl with a blend of cinematic flair, community connection, and all-out entertainment. Inspired by classic monster movies and fueled by grit, hustle, and heart, the team offers fans of all ages a uniquely Southern ballpark experience — one where the fun is loud, the vibes are weird, and the monsters are always ready to rise.

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