The Joliet Slammers (35-55) and the Florence Freedom (40-49) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Joliet Slammers that eventually took advantage of them in a 4-1 win at Silver Cross Field.
Matt Crim's seven strikeouts were enough to push the Joliet Slammers past the Florence Freedom. Crim allowed one earned run, nine hits and no walks over six innings.
Peter Gehle (5-6) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed four runs.