May 21, 2014 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom (Florence, KY) - The Florence Freedom's game against the Traverse City Beach Bums was suspended Wednesday with the Freedom leading 1-0 in the bottom of the third due to lightning in the area.

The two teams will continue the game Thursday starting at 5:05 p.m. eastern time. They will play out the remaining innings of the nine-inning contest. Then they will play a seven-inning game to conclude the double header.

The Freedom grabbed a 1-0 lead in the game thanks to a Joe Staley RBI double in the first. Chuck Weaver has shut the Beach Bums down for three innings so far on the mound.

Game two of Thursday's double header is a New 94.9 Thirsty Thursday presented by Patrick's Custom Hardwood. Fans will enjoy $1 beer, soda and ice cream sandwiches.

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The Florence Freedom are members of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball. The Frontier League is the oldest continuously operating independent professional league, entering its 22nd season in 2014. For more information about the Frontier League visit http://www.frontierleague.com.

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Freedom and Beach Bums Game Suspended