The Gateway Grizzlies (9-7) didn't stand a chance on Wednesday, as the Florence Freedom (11-6) captured a blowout 9-1 win in seven innings at UC Health Stadium.

The Florence Freedom scored four runs in the fourth on a solo home run by David Harris, , a single by Jeremy Hamilton, a wild pitch, , and.

Jacob Tanis racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Florence Freedom.

Daniel DeSimone kept contact to a minimum, striking out five the Gateway Grizzlies batters. DeSimone allowed one earned run, four hits and no walks over five innings.

Matt Mirabal was hot from the plate for the Gateway Grizzlies. Mirabal went 2-2 and scored one run. He singled in the third and fifth innings.

Clayton Hicks (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings, walked five and struck out seven.