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Rally in the Ninth, Grand Slam in the Tenth, T's Win Third Straight

Nerio Rodriguez Crushes a Tenth Inning Grand Slam
April 15, 2023

GREENVILLE- The Asheville Tourists are developing a gritty, no-quit reputation early in the year. Asheville rallied in impressive fashion in the ninth inning to force extras and used a Nerio Rodriguez Grand Slam in the top of the tenth to defeat the Greenville Drive 8-5 in extras.

2023 Asheville Tourists Opening Day Roster

Astros Finalize the Tourists Roster
April 4, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The 2023 Asheville Tourists Opening Day roster has officially been set by the Houston Astros Minor League Player Development Department. Assigned to the Tourists are several individuals who have previous experience at the High-A level, along with numerous players who are entering their first year in the South Atlantic

Three Solo Homers Not Enough to Compete with Northcut, Drive

Greenville Slugs Past Asheville 16-4 to Even Up Series
June 10, 2022

GREENVILLE- The Asheville Tourists hit a trio of solo Home Runs on Friday night but it was nowhere near enough to keep pace with the Greenville Drive. The Drive’s DH, Nicholas Northcut, hit three Home Runs of his own and drove in eight as Greenville rolled past Asheville 16-4.

Tokar Saddled with Tough Luck Loss

Tourists Starting Pitcher Spins Season-High 6.2 Innings
May 24, 2022

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists fell to the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Tuesday night, 5-2, despite an excellent starting pitching performance from Heitor Tokar. The right-hander went longer into a ballgame than any Tourists pitcher has this season with 6.2 innings pitched.

Late Meltdown Leads to Extra-Inning Loss

Tourists Blow Six-Run Lead for the Third Time this Year
May 22, 2022

WINSTON-SALEM- The Asheville Tourists fell apart late Sunday afternoon and it cost them an opportunity to win their second straight series. The Winston-Salem Dash erased an 8-2 lead that Asheville carried into the bottom of the eighth inning. The Dash then overcame a two-run deficit in the tenth to hand

Energetic Tourists Make it Eight out of Ten

Santana's Home Run Sparks Big Fourth Inning
May 18, 2022

WINSTON-SALEM- The Asheville Tourists played one of their best games of the season on Wednesday night and defeated the Winston-Salem Dash 7-4 to even up the series at one game apiece. Asheville has now won eight of their last ten games overall.

Streak Ends at Six as Big Lead Slips Away

Tourists Fight to the End but Fall 11-10
May 14, 2022

ASHEVILLE- It appeared as if things were going to fall right into place for the Asheville Tourists to extend their win streak on Saturday night. The offense was humming early. Starting pitcher Chayce McDermott could not be touched. After four innings the Tourists led the Greenville Drive 6-0. Things took

Tourists Rally in a Big Way to Win Sixth Straight

Asheville Plates 11 Runs in the Final Two Innings
May 13, 2022

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists added a late come-from-behind victory to their six-game winning streak resume on Friday night when they overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Greenville Drive 14-7. Asheville plated 11 of their runs over the final two innings after they trailed by as many as four.

Stevens and Company Make Hippies Night Memorable

Asheville Crushes Greenville on Hippies Night, 12-5
May 12, 2022

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Hippies took the field for their 2022 Thirsty Thursday appearance and absolutely crushed the Greenville Drive by a final score of 12-5. The Hippies hit a season-high five Home Runs, totaled a season-high 15 hits, and won their fifth straight game in the process.

Betances Closes Out Drive in Style

Rodriguez Hits Game Winning Home Run in the 7th
May 11, 2022

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists won their fourth straight game on Wednesday night in thrilling fashion. Asheville defeated the Greenville Drive 4-3 and needed to escape a bases-loaded, no-outs jam in the ninth inning to do so.

Sandle Homers for the Third Straight Game but T's Fall 13-6

Greensboro Hits Six Home Runs of their Own
May 5, 2022

GREENSBORO- The Asheville Tourists hit a pair of Home Runs on Thursday night; however, the Greensboro Grasshoppers blasted six long balls of their own en route to defeating the Tourists 13-6. Asheville was held to five hits and struck out 15 times in the loss.

Tokar Turns in Solid Start in Close Loss

Asheville Falls to Winston-Salem 6-5
April 29, 2022

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists were unable to hold a 4-1 lead on Friday night and fell to the Winston-Salem Dash by a final score of 6-5. Asheville had a few close calls go against them and Winston-Salem’s two-out hitting was a big reason for the Game Four result.

Sandle Smacks Three Hits in 7-3 Loss

Daniels Hits His Third Home Run of the Season
April 28, 2022

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists fell to the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday night, 7-3, in front of the home crowd. Asheville did well to hang in the game throughout and forced Winston-Salem to strand 13 runners on base.

Up and Down Eighth Inning Sends Tourists Home Unhappy

BlueClaws Surge Past Tourists with 10-Run Inning
April 24, 2022

LAKEWOOD- The Asheville Tourists entered the top of the eighth inning on Sunday down 3-2. Staring at a seventh loss in their last eight games, the Tourists rallied for their biggest inning of the season; a four-run frame. The Jersey Shore BlueClaws bested that effort with a ten-run bottom of

Wagner, Rodriguez Extend Hit Streaks in 4-3 Loss

Tourists Fall to 1-4 When Scoring First
April 22, 2022

LAKEWOOD- The Asheville Tourists dropped their fourth one-run ballgame of the season on Friday night, 4-3, to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Asheville built a 2-0 lead, Jersey Shore scored the next four, and the Tourists rallied furiously in the ninth but came up just short.

BlueClaws Bounce Back Against Tourists

Costly Fourth Inning Error Sinks Asheville
April 21, 2022

LAKEWOOD- Asheville’s inconsistent defense reared its head again on Thursday night in Lakewood, New Jersey. The Tourists committed a crucial error in the bottom of the fourth inning that opened the floodgates for the Jersey Shore BlueClaws to take a 4-0 lead. The home team went on to hand Asheville

Brewer's Big Day Not Enough for the Tourists

Tourists Outfielder Finishes a Single Shy of the Cycle
April 16, 2022

ASHEVILLE- For the first time this season, Jordan Brewer was inserted into the leadoff spot for the Asheville Tourists. The outfielder wasted little time making a statement. Brewer went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and a Home Run along with three runs scored and two stolen bases. It was

Full Team Effort in First Win of the Season

Tourists Best the Drive 7-5
April 15, 2022

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists received production from everyone on Friday night in their first victory of the new season. Asheville took care of business against the Greenville Drive with a 7-5 home win. The entire team contributed to the victory either on the mound, in the field, or at the

Daniels, Rodriguez, and Wagner All Homer in Defeat

Drive Rally for Six Late Runs to Beat the Tourists 9-6
April 14, 2022

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists took some steps in the right direction on Thursday night with a season-high six runs courtesy of three long balls. Unfortunately for the home team, it was not enough. The Greenville Drive erased a pair of three-run deficits and defeated the Tourists 9-6.

Brown and Taveras Sharp Despite 1-0 Loss

Tourists Swept in Bowling Green to Begin the Season
April 10, 2022

BOWLING GREEN- The Asheville Tourists dropped their series finale to the Bowling Green Hot Rods 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. Aaron Brown and Diosmerky Taveras combined to pitch a gem for the Tourists; however, one unearned Bowling Green run was the difference.