The Sanford River Rats (15-18) and the Orlando Freedom (6-24) exchanged the lead seven times on Friday, but the Sanford River Rats ended up on top with a 7-5 win over the Orlando Freedom.

The Sanford River Rats finally managed to grab the lead after a strong seventh inning. Scored Tommy Williams and gave the Sanford River Rats the lead for good.

The Sanford River Rats held off the Orlando Freedom, as the Orlando Freedom were unable to overcome a four-run seventh inning deficit.

The Orlando Freedom scored two runs in the eighth on a groundout by Hunter Bruehl and an RBI single by Blake Hutton. Despite their efforts, the Orlando Freedom couldn't get over the hump.

Drew Weeks had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He doubled in the third inning and homered in the fifth inning.

Alexander Graham got the win, running his season record to 3-2. He allowed two runs over 1 2/3 innings. He struck out three, walked none and surrendered three hits.

Jeffrey Campbell couldn't get it done on the hill for the Orlando Freedom, taking a loss. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed three runs.

The Sanford River Rats were sparked by Kevin Wortman and Weeks, who teamed up for three hits and three RBIs.