Story by Narrative Science.

The Florence Freedom (17-20) shut the door early on the River City Rascals (23-16), capturing an 8-1 victory on Saturday at UC Health Stadium.

With six runs in the first three innings, the Florence Freedom left no doubt about the eventual outcome.

An error and a sacrifice fly by Rob Kelly during the first inning and an RBI single by Cole Miles and a three-run home run by Joe Staley in the second inning fueled the Florence Freedom's offense early.

Miles reached base four times in the game for the Florence Freedom. He scored two runs and had one RBI.

Chuck Weaver picked up the win for the Florence Freedom. Weaver pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run, five hits and no walks while striking out three.

Tim Koons (0-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed seven runs in six innings, walked six and struck out five.