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