The Florence Freedom (38-43) pounded the Joliet Slammers (33-48) on Thursday 9-2 at Silver Cross Field in eight innings.

The Florence Freedom scored three runs in the seventh on the Florence Freedom scored in the seventh on an RBI single by Sam Eberle and a two-run single by Collins Cuthrell.

Isaac Wenrich racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Florence Freedom. He homered in the fourth inning.

Jack Cleary racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Joliet Slammers. He homered in the second inning and singled in the fourth and sixth innings.

Pete Levitt improved to 5-2 on the year by picking up the win for the Florence Freedom. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered no hits.

Kevin Walter was charged with his seventh loss of the year. He allowed six runs in four innings, walked two and struck out three.