The Florence Freedom (7-11) and the Traverse City Beach Bums (9-8) each put runners in scoring position on Thursday, but the Florence Freedom capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 5-3 win at UC Health Stadium.

The Traverse City Beach Bums' lineup had no answer for Alan Carey. The Traverse City Beach Bums managed just four hits off of the the Florence Freedom's pitcher, who allowed one earned run, walked one and struck out two during his five innings of work.

Luis DeJesus was effective even in defeat, mowing down seven the Florence Freedom batters and allowing two runs.

Seth Harvey recorded his first win of the year for the Florence Freedom. He struck out one, walked one and surrendered two hits.

Chris Rice (0-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out one, and allowed three runs.