The Florence Freedom (35-45)'s three first-inning runs built an early lead that helped bring home a 5-4 win over the Windy City ThunderBolts (30-51) on Tuesday at UC Health Stadium.

The Florence Freedom scored in the first on a sacrifice fly by Jacob Tanis, a hit by pitch, and.

Rolando Gomez got on base three times in the game for the Florence Freedom. He scored two runs and had two RBIs.

Chuck Weaver improved to 6-5 on the year by picking up the win for the Florence Freedom. He allowed three runs over seven innings. Weaver struck out three, walked one and gave up 10 hits.

Eli Anderson ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his seventh loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed four runs.