Both the Florence Freedom (38-46) and the Southern Illinois Miners (50-35) put runners aboard on Friday, but it was the Florence Freedom that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 6-5 win at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.

Rolando Gomez racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Florence Freedom. He homered in the seventh inning.

Phil Butler racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Southern Illinois Miners. He homered in the seventh innings.

Peter Gehle improved to 5-5 on the year by picking up the win for the Florence Freedom. He allowed three runs over six innings. He struck out none, walked two and surrendered five hits.

Rick Teasley (9-5) took the loss for the Southern Illinois Miners. He lasted just six innings, walked none, struck out three, and allowed five runs.