Story by Narrative Science.

The Sanford River Rats (16-18) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Orlando Freedom (6-25), recording a 12-3 victory on Tuesday at Orel Hershiser Field.

With eight runs in the first three innings, the Sanford River Rats left no doubt about the eventual outcome.

A wild pitch, , an RBI single by Tyler Lesch, an error, and a sacrifice fly by Drew Weeks in the second inning supplied the early offense for the Sanford River Rats.

Lesch racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Sanford River Rats.

Brett Allen put together a nice outing. Allen held the Orlando Freedom hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out three.

Tim Koons was charged with his third loss of the year. He allowed eight runs in three innings, walked three and struck out seven.