The River City Rascals (61-35) and the Florence Freedom (41-55) each put runners in scoring position on Wednesday, but the River City Rascals capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out an 8-3 win at T. R. Hughes Ballpark.
Hector Crespo got a hit in each of his two at bats. He doubled in the second inning and singled in the seventh inning.
Jose Samayoa pitched lights out for the River City Rascals. Samayoa held the Florence Freedom hitless over three innings, allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out none.
Chuck Weaver was effective even in defeat, mowing down seven the River City Rascals batters and allowing two runs.
Nick Kennedy recorded his fourth win of the year for the River City Rascals. Kennedy struck out one, walked none and gave up one hit.
Pete Levitt (1-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked one, struck out one, and allowed four runs.