The Florence Freedom (26-19) pounded the Joliet Slammers (18-27) on Wednesday 12-4 at Silver Cross Field.

The Florence Freedom scored five runs in the fourth on , , an error, a fielder's choice, and an RBI single by David Harris.

Peter Fatse had two extra-base hits for the Florence Freedom. He tripled in the sixth inning and doubled in the ninth inning.

Maxx Catapano looked sharp on the mound. The Joliet Slammers managed just two hits off of the the Florence Freedom's pitcher, who allowed one earned run, walked none and struck out three during his five innings of work.

Abel Nieves racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Joliet Slammers. He homered in the fourth inning and doubled in the eighth inning.

Michael Perconte (0-1) took the loss for the Joliet Slammers. He lasted just three innings, walked five, struck out two, and allowed four runs.

The Florence Freedom hammered the Joliet Slammers pitching as six hitters had a field day, combining for 12 hits, 10 RBIs and 10 runs scored.