Chris McClendon hit two home runs, but it wasn't enough to carry the Gateway Grizzlies (26-24) to a win on Friday, as the Gateway Grizzlies fell to the Florence Freedom (28-22) 5-4 at GCS Ballpark - Sauget, IL.

The game was back-and-forth heading into the eighth, with four lead changes.

Drew Rundle racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Florence Freedom. He homered in the fifth inning.

Brennan Flick recorded his sixth win of the year for the Florence Freedom. He struck out one, walked none and surrendered no hits.

Phillip Reamy was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one inning, walked two, struck out one, and allowed three runs.