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August 2 Florence Freedom Game Notes & Updated Roster

Published on August 2, 2014 under Frontier League (FL)
Florence Y'alls News Release


FLORENCE FREEDOM (26-38) vs. TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS (25-41)

Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 6:05 p.m. ET

UC Health Stadium - Florence, KY

Game #65 - Home Game #39 (26-38), (20-18)

RHP #31 Casey Henn (5-4, 2.99 ERA) vs. LHP #14 Ian MacDougall (3-3, 3.76 ERA)

Last time out...

The Freedom lost 7-4 Friday night to the Gateway Grizzlies. The Grizzlies never trailed as they took a 1-0 lead in the second against Freedom starter Michael O'Neal (1-3). Three straight singles loaded the bases and a RBI grounder from Madison Beaird plated the first run of the game. A Richard Seigel RBI single in the sixth put Gateway up 2-0. In the bottom of the sixth a Cole Miles sacrifice fly got the Freedom to within one. The Grizzlies extended their lead to 4-1 in the eighth on a RBI fielder's choice and a RBI single from Madison Beaird. A Doug Joyce RBI single in the eighth made the score 4-2 and the Freedom loaded the bases with only one out. But a Chance Ross double play ball ended the inning and Gateway pulled away with three runs in the top of the ninth. Florence plated two runs of their own in the bottom of the ninth but it wasn't enough as they lost their second straight home series.

For Starters...

Casey Henn makes his 14th start of the year tonight for the Freedom. He is third in the Frontier League in strike outs with 74 and ninth in ERA at 2.99. He is coming off a no-decision against the Southern Illinois Miners on July 28. He went seven innings, giving up three runs on five hits, walking one and striking out six. The Freedom eventually lost the game by a score of 4-3. Henn had a sensational rookie season for the Freedom, posting a 5-0 record with a 3.67 ERA for Florence fresh out of Wright State University. In nine appearances, eight starts, Henn struck out 38 batters in 49 innings while only allowing only 39 hits.

Bummed...

The Freedom's record against the Traverse City Beach Bums is 1-2 so far in 2014. Florence won on May 20 by a score of 4-3 but got swept in a double header on May 22 by scores of 5-3 and 3-1.

Lots of relievers...

The Freedom used every relief pitcher in their bullpen last night for the first time this season.

To open...

Florence is 9-12 in series openers so far in 2014.

Wrong kind of series streak...

The Freedom have dropped two of three to Rockford, been swept by Southern Illinois and dropped two of three to Gateway over their past three series. Overall the Freedom have lost six of their last seven series.

Five or more...

When the Freedom score five or more runs in a game they have a record of 16-8 this season. But when they score fewer than three runs they have a 3-19 record.

Kelly clicking...

Rob Kelly is hitting .310 (9-29) with a home run and three RBI over the past 10 games. His average improves to .316 (6-19) over the past five games.

Offensive woes...

The Freedom's .229 team batting average is the lowest in the Frontier League. They have scored 243 runs, the fewest in the league. Their 79 doubles are also the fewest in the league.

Home is where the wins are...

The Freedom have a record of 20-18 at home in 2014. They have won seven series at home, sweeping two of them in 2014. They have only been swept once at home, by the Frontier Greys.

Transaction Wire...

The Freedom placed INF Michael Wilson on the 7-Day Disabled List today.

Tonight's Special Jersey Number...

Preston Overbey is wearing #61 tonight. The jersey will be auctioned off after the game to benefit the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky. The jersey is sponsored by Braden & Associates Law Firm.

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