Stephen Shults clubbed two home runs and drove in six runs, while Tim Holmes won his first professional game, as the Freedom defeated the Evansville Otters 10-6 on Thursday night at Bosse Field in Evansville, Indiana.

Holmes went six innings, walking three and fanning eight to secure the win. Will Palmer, Shivers, newcomer Julian Arballo, and Jacinto Gonell finished up. Arballo threw one pitch in his Freedom debut.

The series and the brief road trip end on Thursday night with the series finale. Andy Clark will oppose Evansville's Jorge Lugo in the finale. First pitch is slated for 7:35 p.m.

NOTES: With the victory, Florence climbs out of the cellar ... In just 17 games, Shults leads the team with seven homers and 20 RBIs ...

FLORENCE - The Florence Freedom are proud to announce the first concert in their 2010 Miller Lite Summer Concert Series. Legendary classic rock band Styx will perform Saturday, September 4, 2010.

Prior to the Styx performance, ticket holders can attend 'Freedom Fest' featuring great local bands playing on the stadium concourse beginning at 6:00 p.m.. Playing your favorite 80's songs, the Rusty Griswolds will play for 75 minutes to cap off Freedom Fest. The Styx concert will begin from the field level stage shortly thereafter. Gates open for the event at 5:30 pm.

Seating options include premium Gold Circle seating in the infield in front of the stage for $50.00. There are also Infield Floor seating for $39.50 and stadium reserved seating (sections 103-113) for $28.50.

These rates includes sales tax and parking fees.

You may purchase Styx tickets at the Champion Window Field Box Office, by calling (859)594-HITS or online at www.florencefreedom.com.