Freedom Take Series from Grizzlies
Published on August 16, 2015 under Frontier League (FL)
Florence Y'alls News Release
Florence Freedom Pitcher Chuck Weaver
(Florence Y'alls, Credit: Toni Hanson)
(Florence, KY) - The Florence Freedom (36-42), presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, took an early lead against the Grizzlies (29-48) Sunday night and never looked back in an 8-1 win at UC Health Stadium.
Florence got on the board in the bottom half of the first. Daniel Fraga walked and came around to score on a Zac Mitchell RBI triple. Mitchell came into score on an Austin Newell RBI ground-out. Florence led 2-0 after one frame.
The Freedom added to their lead in the fourth. Collins Cuthrell started a two-out rally with a triple into deep centerfield. Ozzy Gonzalez plated Cuthrell on a RBI single. Florence led 3-0 after four.
Florence pulled away in the fifth. Travis Weaver led off with a single. Steve Carrillo reached on a fielders' choice and moved to second on a Daniel Fraga single. Zac Mitchell singled to load the bases. Austin Newell cleared the bases with a three-RBI triple. Newell came into score on a wild pitch to cap the scoring. Florence led 7-0 after five innings.
Florence starter Chuck Weaver (6-4) tossed seven innings allow one run on just three hits as he fanned nine to earn his sixth win of the season.
Florence tagged on their final run in the eighth. Sam Eberle singled and moved to second on a Frazier Hall walk. Eberle and Hall advanced 90 feet on a wild pitch. Gonzalez lifted a fly ball deep enough to score Eberle for a sacrifice fly.
Tony Vocca was called upon out of the bullpen. Vocca pitched two scoreless innings to shut the door for Florence.
Florence hits the road for a six-game trip starting on Tuesday as they visit the Joliet Slammers. First pitch is set for 8:05 p.m. eastern time as Jeremy Gooding (5-3, 2.27 ERA) takes the hill. Fans can tune in at http://mixlr.com/florencefreedom/.
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The Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, are members of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball. The Frontier League is the oldest continuously operating independent professional league, entering its 23rdseason in 2015. For more information about the Frontier League visit www.frontierleague.com.
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