Tourists Earn a Victory in Must Win Game
ROME- The Asheville Tourists defeated the Rome Braves 7-2 on Sunday afternoon in a must win matchup. Asheville entered the day two back of first place with two to play and the Tourists took care of business. The game was much closer than the final score indicates but a four-run
ROME- The Asheville Tourists defeated the Rome Braves 7-2 on Sunday afternoon in a must win matchup. Asheville entered the day two back of first place with two to play and the Tourists took care of business. The game was much closer than the final score indicates but a four-run top of the ninth gave Asheville the breathing room they were looking for.
The offense came alive early. Asheville plated two runs in the top of the third inning. One came on an RBI double by
Asheville's starting pitcher,
Asheville has one game remaining in the 2019 regular season. They could find themselves in another must win situation depending on the result of the Augusta/Columbia contest later this evening. Monday's regular season finale is scheduled for 1:00pm.