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Garcia Belts Homer in 4-1 Loss to Hickory

Swanson Strikes Out Season-High Nine
April 24, 2024

HICKORY- The Asheville Tourists received solid pitching from Nic Swanson and Franny Cobos on Wednesday night in Hickory. John Garcia provided some offense with a deep Home Run to left field; however, the Tourists fell short to the Crawdads 4-1.

Bloss and Mancini Quiet the Crawdads

Duo Works Eight Innings in Series Opening Victory
April 24, 2024

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.

Cerny Homers for Second Straight Day; Urias Battles

April 20, 2024

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists fell to the Rome Emperors 10-4 on Saturday night. The game was much closer than the final score would indicate as Asheville kept it close until the ninth inning.

Emperors Hang On to Beat Tourists 14-11

Asheville Scores Five in the Bottom of the Ninth
April 19, 2024

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists lost a tough one to the Rome Emperors Friday night, 14-11. Asheville built an early 2-0 lead before Rome scored 12 straight runs to blow the game open. The Tourists then rallied for nine runs over the final three innings but ultimately fell short.

Williams and Price Go Deep but Tourists Fall 8-5

Batista Strikes Out Eight in Five Innings
April 18, 2024

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists saw their three-game home win streak snapped Thursday night in a closely contested loss to the Rome Emperors 8-5. Asheville fell behind early, rallied to tie the game on multiple occasions, and eventually fell in the end. The Tourists still lead the series two games to

Cam Fisher's Three Home Runs Lead Asheville to Wild Win

Tourists Best the Emperors 15-12 at McCormick Field
April 17, 2024

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists First-Baseman, Cam Fisher, made some history on Wednesday night in Asheville’s 15-12 win over the Rome Emperors. Fisher became just the third Tourists player in the last two decades to hit three Home Runs in a single game. Scott Schreiber accomplished the feat in 2021 while

Defense Dominates in 4-2 Win over Rome

Tourists Turn Three Double-Plays in Series Opening Victory
April 16, 2024

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.

Series Ends with a 4-3 Loss after Teams Exchange Ninth Inning Homers

Collin Price's Blast Tied the Game in the Final Frame
April 15, 2024

BROOKLYN- The Asheville Tourists fell to the Brooklyn Cyclones on Sunday by a final score of 4-3. Asheville led in the early going, but Brooklyn hit a two-run Home Run to claim a 3-2 lead.

Cyclones Snag Two from the Tourists in Double-Header

Asheville's Offense Held in Check; Brooklyn Takes Series Lead
April 13, 2024

BROOKLYN- The Asheville Tourists dropped a pair of contests to the Brooklyn Cyclones on Saturday. The Tourists fell in Game One, 6-2, then came up short in the nightcap, 3-1. Asheville did not hold a lead at any point during the two games.

Six-Run First Inning Propels Tourists over Cyclones

Ryan Johnson Connects with Early Grand Slam
April 12, 2024

BROOKLYN- The Asheville Tourists defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones 7-1 on Friday night thanks in large part to a six-run first inning and a stellar pitching performance from Edinson Batista and Andrew Taylor. The victory improved Asheville’s early season record to 4-2.

Price's Four Hits Pace Asheville in 7-3 Win

All Nine Tourists Register at Least One Hit
April 10, 2024

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones 7-3 on Wednesday afternoon and evened up the series at one game apiece. Asheville pounded out a season-high 14 hits, including four from Collin Price, and moved their early season record back over .500 at 3-2.

Tourists Shut Out in Brooklyn, 3-0

Former Tourist Ryan Clifford Goes Deep
April 9, 2024

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.

Trio of Home Runs Lead the Tourists to Comeback Win

Ferreras, Price, and Baez All Go Deep
April 7, 2024

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists took the rubber match from the Winston-Salem Dash, 12-5, on Sunday afternoon. The Tourists overcame an early deficit, scored the game’s final 11 runs, and clinched the series two games to one.

Series with Dash Evened Up after 9-3 Loss

Whitaker and Deming Both Drive In Runs
April 6, 2024

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists dropped a tough one to the Winston-Salem Dash on Saturday night, 9-3. Asheville had a hard time making contact against Winston-Salem’s hard throwing lefties and struck out 19 times in the game.

Opening Day Goes Asheville's Way

Baez Homers, Drives In Four
April 5, 2024

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.

McCormick Field's 100th Anniversary Game Leaves Both Teams Happy

Tourists Score Two in the Ninth; Tie Woodpeckers 7-7
April 3, 2024

ASHEVILLE- For the second year in a row, the Asheville vs. Fayetteville pre-season exhibition game ended in a tie. The Tourists trailed 7-5 heading into the bottom of the ninth, but rallied for two runs to tie the game 7-7. When the ninth inning came to a close, both teams

2024 Asheville Tourists Opening Day Roster Released

Astros Finalize Tourists Opening Day Roster
March 27, 2024

ASHEVILLE- The 2024 Asheville Tourists Opening Day roster has been made official by the Houston Astros Minor League Player Development Department. Headed to the Blue Ridge to begin the 2024 season are a total of 31 players; 16 pitchers and 15 position players.

Nate Shaver to Manage the Tourists in 2024

Asheville's Manager is Back for Year Number Four
January 29, 2024

ASHEVILLE— A familiar face is set to lead the Asheville Tourists in 2024. The Houston Astros named Nate Shaver as Asheville’s Manager for the fourth consecutive season. Shaver is joined by returning coaches Eric Stamets (Development Coach), Bryan Muniz (Hitting Coach), and Max Mahaffey (Athletic Trainer). New to the coaching

Asheville Tourists 2023 Season Recap

September 13, 2023

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.

Tourists Top Braves 4-3 in Ten Innings

Asheville Finishes Season on Three-Game Win Streak
September 10, 2023

ROME- The Asheville Tourists defeated the Rome Braves 4-3 in ten innings on Sunday afternoon. The final game of the 2023 season for both teams came down to the wire. Rome erased a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the ninth and Asheville responded with a winning rally in the

Sacco Drives In Four, Tourists Take Second Straight

Miley Reaches Strikeout Milestone
September 9, 2023

ROME- The Asheville Tourists defeated the Rome Braves 4-1 on Saturday night for their second straight victory. Asheville received a pair of two-run singles from Tommy Sacco Jr. and a tremendous pitching performance from Luis Angel Rodriguez, Brayan de Paula, and Deylen Miley.

Williams Comes to the Rescue in Extra-Inning Win

Swanson Pitches Five Shutout Innings in His Final Outing of '23
September 8, 2023

ROME- Justin Williams played hero for the Asheville Tourists on Friday night. Asheville built a 4-0 lead on the Rome Braves in large part due to Williams’ un production. Rome rallied back late to force extras. In the top of the 11th, Williams struck with a go-ahead two-out RBI single

Mancini Fires His Best Outing of the Year, T's Still Come Up Short

Ullola Walks Five, Tagged with Blown Save
September 7, 2023

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

DeVos, Roberts, and Cobos Limit Braves in Close Loss

Tourists Held to Two Hits for the Second Straight Game
September 6, 2023

ROME- The Asheville Tourists dropped a one-run game to the Rome Braves on Wednesday night by a final score of 2-1. Asheville’s trio of pitchers; Nolan DeVos, Max Roberts, and Franny Cobos kept the Tourists in the ballgame. Offensively, the struggle continued with only two hits and a total of

Sacco Jr. Records Two Hits, Scores Tourists Lone Run

Asheville Drops Series Opener to Rome 5-1
September 5, 2023

ROME- The Asheville Tourists ran into a tough pitching duo from the Rome Braves on Tuesday night. Asheville fell to Rome 5-1 on an evening where the Tourists offense managed a total of four base-runners. Only two batters reached in the game’s final eight innings and the Tourists dropped their