Cole Bieser went 3-3 at the plate, sparking the Gateway Grizzlies (40-28) to a 7-4 victory over the Florence Freedom (26-40) on Friday at UC Health Stadium.

Kerry Kelley picked up the win for the Gateway Grizzlies. Kelley pitched seven innings and allowed two earned runs, four hits and three walks while striking out two.

The Gateway Grizzlies had no answer for Jorge Marban, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. Marban held the Gateway Grizzlies hitless over 1 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two.

Michael ONeal (1-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just four innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed one run.