Hot start sets the tone for Asheville win
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - An abundance of early offense led the Asheville Tourists to defeat the Winston-Salem Dash 14-7 at Truist Stadium on Wednesday night. The Tourists (4-7) racked up six runs and 10 hits in the first three innings off the Dash’s (6-5) Grant Umberger (L, 1-2). By the end
Winston-Salem dashes away with series opener
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Asheville Tourists opened their third straight series on the road Tuesday night, facing the Winston-Salem Dash at Truist Stadium and falling 16-6. The Dash (6-4) scored their 16 runs on just 11 hits, accompanied by nine walks, while the Tourists (3-7) racked up nine hits. It
Asheville Tourists Announce Ballpark Renaming to HomeTrust Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2026 ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Asheville Tourists are proud to announce that their ballpark will officially be renamed HomeTrust Park, marking a new chapter in a partnership rooted in deep community ties and shared history. The collaboration brings together two organizations that have each served
Grasshoppers secure series win with Sunday victory
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Finalizing a six-game series against the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Sunday afternoon at First National Bank Field, the Asheville Tourists fell 4-2. The Grasshoppers (7-2) and Tourists (3-6) alternated wins Tuesday through Friday. But Greensboro won the final two contests to take the series. A solo home run
Greensboro comes back from allowing six-run first inning
GREENSBORO, N.C. - A plethora of offense was displayed on Saturday night at First National Bank Field, as the Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Asheville Tourists 11-6. Despite the Tourists (3-5) scoring all of their runs in the first inning, the Grasshoppers (6-2) improbably fought back to steal the game and
Nunez’s homer powers Asheville win
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Asheville Tourists took down the Greensboro Grasshoppers 4-3 at First National Bank Field on Friday night. All four matchups this week between the Tourists (3-4) and Grasshoppers (5-2) have been decided by one run. Shalin Polanco put Greensboro ahead in the third inning with a two-run
Tourists fall in first extra innings contest of the year
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Nine innings were not enough to decide another close game between the Asheville Tourists and Greensboro Grasshoppers at First National Bank Field on Thursday night. Ultimately, the Grasshoppers (5-1) prevailed 4-3 in 11 innings. They scored the first two runs of the game in the first two
Asheville hands Greensboro its first loss with a thrilling win
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Baseballs flew all over First National Bank Field and beyond on Wednesday afternoon, as the Asheville Tourists downed the Greensboro Grasshoppers 8-7. While Tuesday’s game featured a pitcher’s duel, both the Tourists (2-3) and Grasshoppers (4-1) flexed their muscles today, registering five home runs and 16 hits
Pitching makes a statement in series opener
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Asheville Tourists opened up a six-game road series against the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Tuesday night at First National Bank Field, dropping a close 1-0 contest. There were six total hits, split evenly between the Grasshoppers (4-0) and Tourists (1-3). Asheville’s best chance to score came in
Rome takes series finale
ROME, Ga. - The Asheville Tourists finalized a three-game series against the Rome Emperors on Saturday night at AdventHealth Stadium, falling by a score of 3-2. A pair of home runs sparked both offenses early. The Emperors’ (2-1) Isaiah Drake hit a solo shot to right-center field in the first
Rome evens the series with big offensive night
ROME, Ga. - A high-scoring Friday night at AdventHealth Stadium saw the Rome Emperors defeat the Asheville Tourists 8-5. Behind home runs, triples and doubles, the Emperors (1-1) outslugged the Tourists (1-1) to even the series and force a rubber match. Blasting the first long ball of the season for
Wild finish lifts Asheville over Rome on Opening Day
ROME, Ga. - The Asheville Tourists kicked off the 2026 season on the road against the Rome Emperors on Thursday night at AdventHealth Stadium. Both teams displayed tremendous pitching until the latter stage, but the Tourists (1-0) had the upper hand in their 4-3 victory over the Emperors (0-1). Asheville
Astros Announce 2026 Asheville Tourists Opening Day Roster
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The Houston Astros have announced the 2026 Opening Day roster for the Asheville Tourists. The 30-man squad, evenly split between 15 pitchers and 15 position players, is set to begin the season in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Asheville’s newly renovated ballpark. Four of
Nate Shaver returns to manage Tourists in 2026
ASHEVILLE, NC – The Houston Astros have announced the Asheville Tourists’ coaching staff for the 2026 season, and back at the helm for his sixth year as manager is Nate Shaver. Last year, Shaver advanced to fourth place on the all-time wins list as a Tourists skipper, notching 270 career
Bush earns All-Star recognition
ASHEVILLE, NC - All-Star voting for the South Atlantic League, one of three leagues in the High-A circuit, has concluded. Among the short list of premier ball players who shone during this year's campaign is Will Bush of the Asheville Tourists. Named an All-Star for the first time in his
Asheville closes season with loss
BOWLING GREEN, KY - In the final game of the 2025 season, the Asheville Tourists were beaten on Sunday afternoon by the Bowling Green Hot Rods 6-2 at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Tourists (52-76) finished the campaign dropping the final 12 of 16 games. After jumping out to a lead
Tourists snap five-game losing streak
BOWLING GREEN, KY - Dominating in an 8-0 victory on Saturday night at Bowling Green Ballpark, the Asheville Tourists had both sides of the baseball firing on all cylinders to beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Complimenting the bats, the pitching staff was excellent for the Tourists (52-75). Brandon McPherson
Offense blanked
BOWLING GREEN, KY - The Asheville Tourists were shut out by the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Friday night in a 10-0 loss at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Tourists (51-75) have fallen to a season-worst 24 games under .500, and have lost five in a row after notching just three
Tourists blown out in Game 3
BOWLING GREEN, KY - Offense was limited for the Asheville Tourists on Thursday night at Bowling Green Ballpark as they fell 9-4 to the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The Tourists (51-74) first run of the night scored on a fielder’s choice from Kenni Gomez in the fourth inning. Trailing 9-1,
Late bomb forces extras, Asheville falls
BOWLING GREEN, KY - After a late three-run homer from the Bowling Green Hot Rods, the Asheville Tourists couldn’t hold on in a 6-5 loss at Bowling Green Ballpark. Walker Janek opened the scoring with an RBI double in the top of the first inning for the Tourists (51-73) The
Tourists earn six more hits, score one less run in barnburner
BOWLING GREEN, KY - Although the Asheville Tourists only gave up two hits on Tuesday night, they fell to the Bowling Green Hots Rods 2-1 at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Tourists (51-72) are playing in their final series of the 2025 season. Alejandro Nunez notched their only run of the
Two homers not enough in final home game for Asheville
ASHEVILLE, NC - Closing out the home 2025 season, the Asheville Tourists battled one final time at McCormick Field, falling to the Hub City Spartanbugers 4-2. Long balls powered the Tourists' (51-71) offense. Tying the game at one in the second, Drew Vogel launched a ball over the left field
Seven-run eight gives Asheville magic at McCormick
ASHEVILLE, NC - After the offense had seemingly dissipated, the bats exploded for the Asheville Tourists late in the night as they came back to beat the Hub City Spartanburgers 9-4 at McCormick Field on Saturday. Trailing 3-0 in the fourth inning, Tyler Whitaker blasted a two-run shot over the
Hub City blanks Asheville
ASHEVILLE, NC - The Asheville Tourists struggled to get the bats going on Friday night at McCormick Field against the Hub City Spartanburgers, falling 8-0. With the loss, the Tourists (50-70) have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, as the Spartanbugers (62-61) have an eight and a half game lead