Three first-inning runs helped the Florence Freedom (21-30) to a 4-1 win over the Normal CornBelters (23-28) at The Corn Crib on Sunday.
A three-run home run by Collins Cuthrell delivered the runs in the first. The Florence Freedom had two hits in the inning.
Cuthrell racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Florence Freedom.
Ben Allison recorded his first win of the year for the Florence Freedom. He allowed one run over five innings. He struck out one, walked two and surrendered five hits.
Chris Carmain (2-5) took the loss for the Normal CornBelters. He lasted just eight innings, walked one, struck out eight, and allowed four runs.