Landon Hernandez hit two home runs, but it wasn't enough to carry the Gateway Grizzlies (24-12) to a win on Friday, as the Gateway Grizzlies fell to the Florence Freedom (23-14) 9-5 at GCS Ballpark.

Byron Wiley racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Florence Freedom. He singled in the first inning and homered in the third inning.

Steve Matre recorded his first win of the year for the Florence Freedom. He struck out one, walked one and surrendered no hits.

Brett Higginbotham (1-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in five innings, walked three and struck out three.