Florence pounds RiverHawks, 12-4
May 23, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
FLORENCE, Ky. - Chris Curley and David Harris each hit first-inning home runs on Wednesday as the Florence Freedom beat the Rockford RiverHawks, 12-4.
Curley's two-run homer, his third of the year, and Harris' first of the season gave Florence an early 3-0 lead, and it led the rest of the way.
The RiverHawks cut what became a six-run deficit in half with two unearned runs in the sixth inning and a two-out RBI single by Javier Herrera in the seventh inning that made the score 7-4. In the bottom of the inning, the Freedom sent 10 to the plate and scored five runs on two hits, four walks, a hit batsman and a wild pitch.
Florence starter Sean Gregory (1-0) scattered a run on six hits, struck out six and walked one over five innings for the win. Rockford starter Scott Kelley (0-1) gave up six runs on five hits and three walks and did not get past the third inning.
Rockford has lost three in a row. Florence has won three straight since an 0-2 start. The Freedom have a chance to sweep the three-game series at 6:05 p.m. CDT Thursday. The game is scheduled to be aired live on WNTA-FM (100.5).
The RiverHawks' home opener is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Friday against Lake Erie. The Power Connection sponsors a postgame fireworks extravaganza.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, an independent professional baseball league in its 20th season. Games are broadcast on WNTA-FM (100.5) Advertising and season-ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
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