Season Recap: 2024 Asheville Tourists
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists have officially wrapped up the 2024 regular season. Before we move forward into preparations for next year’s Tourists Home Opener, April 8th, 2025, we first glance back at the 2024 campaign. It was a season that brought with it a record-setting 14 home sellout crowds, a
Fleury & Mancini Shine, Bats Silent in Series Opener
Box Score CHRISTI - Despite strong performances from right-handed pitchers Jose Fleury and Joey Mancini, the RockHounds picked up a 3-0 win over the Hooks Tuesday night at Whataburger Field. After facing eight hitters in a 34-pitch first inning, Fleury rebounded by retiring 10 of 12 pave the way for
Deming Drives in Six, Hooks Win Fourth in a Row
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Austin Deming belted two home runs, including the first grand slam by a Hook in 2024, as part of a six-RBI day and a 12-3 Hooks triumph over Tulsa Thursday night at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi has won four in a row and five of
Mancini & Fleury Lead Hooks Past Amarillo
Box Score AMARILLO - Joey Mancini and Jose Fleury teamed to hold the surging Sod Poodles to four hits Thursday night, helping the Hooks to a 6-2 win before 4,033 fans at Hodgetown. Mancini permitted three base runners over five shutout innings, throwing 40 of 65 pitches for strikes. The
CC Surges Late for Friday Night Win
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Home runs by Austin Deming and Rolando Espinosa spearheaded a four-run seventh inning Friday night as the Hooks knocked off Wichita, 4-1, before 4,577 fans at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi has won two in a row and four of its last six games. Jose Fleury
Matthews & Espinosa Power Hooks over Amarillo
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Brice Matthews and Rolando Espinosa belted home runs Saturday night as the Hooks rolled to a 9-5 triumph against Amarillo before 5,335 fans at Whataburger Field. Matthews connected on his 12th long ball of the season, a two-run tater off the batter's eye in the
Price Homers Twice, Hooks Shutout Springfield
Box Score SPRINGFIELD, MO - Collin Price belted two home runs Sunday night as the Hooks wrapped their week in the Ozarks with a 9-0 triumph over the Cardinals at Hammons Field. Each man in the Corpus Christi lineup reached base as the club totaled 16 hits, one shy of
Mancini Goes Six, Cards Clip Hooks
Box Score SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Cardinals engineered a 5-1 victory over Corpus Christi Tuesday night to begin a six-game series at Hammons Field. The contest was played in 1 hour and 47 minutes, the quickest nine-inning game in the 19 seasons of Hooks Baseball. Joey Mancini turned in the
Skid Continues for CC
Box Score SAN ANTONIO - The Missions posted their sixth straight win Friday night, a 4-2 victory over the Hooks at Wolff Stadium. Corpus Christi right-hander Tyler Guilfoil held San Antonio hitless over the first three innings. Marcos Castañon snapped the scoreless stalemate in the fourth with a two-run shot
Riders Snap Late Stalemate for Series Win
Box Score FRISCO - Frisco scored four two-out runs in the seventh inning Sunday night, spurring a 5-3 victory over Corpus Christi at Riders Field. The Hooks rallied for a pair in the eighth on solo home runs by Collin Price and Brice Matthews. Matthews, blasting his first Double-A home
Late Homer Lifts Frisco
Box Score FRISCO - Cody Freeman's solo home run to center field in the eighth inning Tuesday was the difference in the RoughRiders' 3-2 win over Corpus Christi at Riders Field. Jacob Melton scored both Hooks runs in the second-half opener, going 2-for-4 with a double and two stolen bases.
Kollar & SA Collar Hooks
Box Score SAN ANTONIO - Jared Kollar delivered six innings of one-run baseball Thursday night as the Missions upended the Hooks, 5-1 at Wolff Stadium. Rolando Espinosa led from the nine hole for Corpus Christi, going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles while also making a fine diving catch in
Frisco Engineers Second Straight Shutout
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Liam Hicks hit two home runs and Nick Krauth cruised for six innings as the RoughRiders knocked off the Hooks, 8-0, before 5,835 fans Friday night at Whataburger Field. The Hooks had won seven of nine before being blanked in back-to-back games. Hicks totaled four
Baez and Mancini Take Home Astros May Awards
ASHEVILLE- The Houston Astros announced their Minor League Players of the Month for the month of May and a pair of Asheville Tourists were selected. Luis Baez was named Player of the Month and Joey Mancini earned Pitcher of the Month honors. The Asheville duo was a big reason why
Hounds Clip CC in 10
Box Score MIDLAND - Joey Mancini, making his Double-A debut, provided four scoreless innings out of the Corpus Christi bullpen Saturday night but, upon his exit, the Hounds struck for two in the 10th to down the Hooks, 6-5, before 4,413 fans at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Corpus Christi's win streak
Deming Blasts Three-Run Homer; Tourists Fall 5-4
HICKORY- The Asheville Tourists dropped a close contest to the Hickory Crawdads, 5-4, on Saturday night from L.P. Frans Stadium. Austin Deming hit a three-run Home Run and Garret Guillemette added two hits; however, Hickory hung on to take a one game lead in the series.
Sunday Fun Day Equals Double-Header Sweep
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists defeated the Rome Emperors in a pair of contests on Sunday afternoon. Asheville used a Logan Cerny three-run walk-off Home Run to win Game One 7-6; then exploded offensively, built a big lead, and cruised in Game Two, 9-4.
Bounce Back Performance Nets Tourists a Win
WINSTON-SALEM- The Asheville Tourists used a four-hit night from Luis Baez and excellent pitching to defeat the Winston-Salem Dash 6-4 on Saturday night. The victory snapped a three-game skid and keeps a road series split in play.
Ten Run Inning Sends Tourists Past Drive
ASHEVILLE- Everything was working for the Asheville Tourists on Saturday night in Game Five of their current series against the Greenville Drive. The Tourists pitched a gem and the offense exploded late in Asheville’s 13-1 rout of Greenville.
Bloss and Mancini Quiet the Crawdads
HICKORY- The Asheville Tourists took care of business on Tuesday night with a 4-3 series opening victory against the Hickory Crawdads. Jake Bloss and Joey Mancini each pitched four strong innings and Jeremy Molero earned his first save of the season.
Defense Dominates in 4-2 Win over Rome
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists defeated the Rome Emperors 4-2 on Tuesday night in a game where Asheville turned a season-high three double-plays. Garret Guillemette clubbed a two-run Homer and the pitching staff did the rest as the Tourists evened up their season record at 5-5.
Tourists Shut Out in Brooklyn, 3-0
BROOKLYN- The Asheville Tourists dropped their first ever game played in Brooklyn, 3-0, to the Cyclones on Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Tourists to 2-2 on the young season and the Cyclones earned their first win in the process.
Opening Day Goes Asheville's Way
ASHEVILLE- Opening Night at McCormick Field showcased the Asheville Tourists and the Winston-Salem Dash on a chilly evening. The Tourists bats were anything but chilly. Asheville scored 14 runs to put away Winston-Salem 14-5 and begin the 2024 season on a high note.
Asheville Tourists 2023 Season Recap
ASHEVILLE- The 2023 season of Asheville Tourists Baseball is in the books. The campaign was filled with memorable games, down-to-the-wire finishes, and a record number of fans that came out and saw the Tourists play.
Mancini Fires His Best Outing of the Year, T's Still Come Up Short
ROME- For the third straight season, no team in the South Atlantic League has issued more walks than the Asheville Tourists pitching staff. The lack of strike-throwing bit Asheville in a big way on Thursday night against the Rome Braves. The Tourists took a 3-0 lead into the seventh inning