Seventh inning explosion leads to Wilmington win

Brutcher, Schiavone homer in series finale

By Asheville Tourists

May 3, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del. — The bats came alive late in the game on Sunday afternoon at Frawley Stadium, as the Wilmington Blue Rocks edged out the Asheville Tourists 6-5. Seven of the 11 runs scored in the game were during the seventh frame. Tied at two in the top of the

WILMINGTON, Del. — The bats came alive late in the game on Sunday afternoon at Frawley Stadium, as the Wilmington Blue Rocks edged out the Asheville Tourists 6-5.

Seven of the 11 runs scored in the game were during the seventh frame. Tied at two in the top of the inning, the Tourists’ (6-21) Drew Brutcher blasted a three-run shot over the right field wall.

Answering after the stretch, the Blue Rocks (15-11) put together a four-run inning. Facing Nate Wohlgemuth (L, 0-2) with the bases loaded, the first run scored on an unusual fielder’s choice to left field. Then, a three-run homer put Wilmington ahead for good.

Pablo Aldonis (W, 2-0) shut down the Asheville bats in the eighth and ninth innings, going six-up, six-down in that span to secure Wilmington’s fifth win of the week.

The Tourists return to HomeTrust Park on Tuesday, with an off day on Monday. Opening a new series against the Rome Emperors, the first pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. ET.