Miners fall to freedom, 8-2 – The Southern

FLORENCE Andrew Godbold produced three hits and three RBIs as Florence defeated Southern Illinois, 8-2, Wednesday night.

The Freedom remain the only undefeated team in the Frontier League.

Ryan Lashley hit an RBI single to give the Miners a 1-0 edge in the fourth inning. But it was downhill from there for Southern Illinois.

Florence bounced back and scored four runs in the fifth inning, which was highlighted by a two-run homer from Goldbold. The Freedom grabbed a 4-1 advantage.

The Miners scored a run in the seventh inning on a sacrifice fly from Lashley. But Southern Illinois was only able to amass four hits in the ball game.

Jordan Kraus pitched seven innings and allowed two runs for Florence. Zach Cooper threw four-plus innings allowing four runs for Southern Illinois.

The teams play a double header today, which begins at 4:35 p.m.

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Miners fall to freedom, 8-2 - The Southern