Jacob Tanis went 1-3 and hit a home run, sparking the Florence Freedom (33-44) to a 4-1 victory over the Joliet Slammers (30-49) on Friday at UC Health Stadium.
He homered in the first inning.The Joliet Slammers had no answer for Casey Henn, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. Henn gave up just two hits, allowed one earned run, walked five and struck out three during his seven innings of work.
Andrew Strenge (0-1) took the loss for the Joliet Slammers. He lasted just three innings, walked one, struck out three, and allowed two runs.