Tourists Outlast Drive in Game Two Despite Clarke’s Electric Debut
Tourists Outlast Drive in Game Two Despite Clarke’s Electric Debut GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Drive’s late rally came up just short in a 6-5 loss to the Asheville Tourists on Tuesday night at Fluor Field, despite an impressive High-A debut from right-hander Brandon Clarke. Called up earlier this week
Tourists Outlast Drive in Game Two Despite Clarke’s Electric Debut
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Drive’s late rally came up just short in a 6-5 loss to the Asheville Tourists on Tuesday night at Fluor Field, despite an impressive High-A debut from right-hander Brandon Clarke.
Called up earlier this week from Single-A Salem, Clarke struck out seven and allowed just one unearned run over 4 2/3 innings, flashing electric stuff while keeping Asheville hitters off balance. He exited with the game tied 1-1, but reliever Adam Smith (0-1) surrendered five runs over the next two innings to take the loss.
The Drive (10-12) trailed 6-1 entering the bottom of the seventh before mounting a four-run surge. Nelly Taylor sparked the rally with a solo home run, his second of the season. Zach Ehrhard and Marvin Alcantara followed with hits, and a wild pitch and groundout brought Greenville within a run.
Ehrhard nearly tied the game in the eighth, but Joseph Sullivan threw out Taylor at home from left field to preserve the Tourists’ one-run lead.
Sullivan’s arm proved just as impactful as his bat. The Asheville leadoff hitter doubled and drove in a run as part of a two-run seventh that gave the Tourists (9-13) enough cushion to withstand Greenville’s push. Kenni Gomez added an RBI double, and Cristian Gonzalez chipped in a key RBI single during Asheville’s three-run sixth.
Tourists starter Alain Pena (1-3) picked up his first win of the year, giving up one run on two hits with seven strikeouts over six innings. Amilcar Chirinos recorded the final two outs in the ninth to earn his first save.
Nazzan Zanetello homered in the fourth for Greenville and finished 2-for-4, while Alcantara added two hits and an RBI. Ehrhard went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.
Greenville looks to avoid falling behind in the series in a seven-inning double header Wednesday at Fluor Field. The Drive and Tourists will make up a lost game from their series in Asheville earlier this month beginning at 4:30 p.m. followed by a second seven inning game at 6:45 p.m.
SoCon Live Bracket
Southern Conference Baseball Championship SoCon Baseball Championship presented by Holston Gases – Game Times, Fan Events & More! From fireworks to Youth Day and live music downtown, here’s everything happening during tournament week in Greenville! May 21–25 | Fluor Field, Downtown Greenville Grab your SoCon Baseball Tournament tickets and plan
Drive Falter Late in Series Finale, Fall 6–3 to Spartanburgers
Drive Falter Late in Series Finale, Fall 6–3 to Spartanburgers GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Drive saw a promising start slip away Sunday afternoon at Fluor Field, falling 6–3 to the Hub City Spartanburgers in the final game of a six-game series. Despite a three-run second inning and a solid
Spartanburgers Edge Drive 6-5 Despite Late Homer from Anderson
Spartanburgers Edge Drive 6-5 Despite Late Homer from Anderson GREENVILLE, S.C. — Antonio Anderson’s go-ahead home run in the seventh inning briefly lit up Fluor Field, but it wasn’t enough to hold off a late rally as the Greenville Drive fell 6-5 to the Hub City Spartanburgers on Saturday night.
Drive End Up 1 Fry Short In 3-2 Loss To The Burgers From Hub City
Drive End Up 1 Fry Short In 3-2 Loss To The Burgers From Hub City GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Drive’s ninth-inning rally came up just short on an otherwise forgetful Friday night, as the Hub City Spartanburgers held on for a 3–2 win at Fluor Field to get on
Drive Survive 7-Run Ninth, Walk Off in 11 to Beat Spartanburgers 12-11
Drive Survive 7-Run Ninth, Walk Off in 11 to Beat Spartanburgers 12-11 GREENVILLE, S.C. — After watching a 7-run lead evaporate in the ninth, the Greenville Drive found a way to regroup and rally, walking off the Hub City Spartanburgers 12-11 in 11 innings on Wednesday night at Fluor Field.
Ehrhard’s Five-Hit Day Powers Greenville Past Hub City, 9-6
Ehrhard’s Five-Hit Day Powers Greenville Past Hub City, 9-6 GREENVILLE, S.C. — Zach Ehrhard went 5-for-5 with a three-run homer and five RBIs, lifting the Greenville Drive to a 9-6 victory over the Hub City Spartanburgers on Tuesday afternoon at Fluor Field. Greenville (16-19) struck early with a three-run shot
Drive Edge Spartanburgers 4-3, Nearly Completing the Combined No-Hitter
Drive Edge Spartanburgers 4-3, Nearly Completing the Combined No-Hitter GREENVILLE, SC. — The Greenville Drive flirted with a combined no-hitter Tuesday night at Fluor Field before settling for a gritty 4-3 win over the Hub City Spartanburgers in the opener of a six-game series. A trio of Drive pitchers carried
SoCon Baseball Tournament to Continue in Greenville
The Southern Conference announced on Tuesday that it has extended its agreement with the Greenville Drive, establishing Fluor Field as the home of The Southern Conference Baseball Championship presented by Holston Gases for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 championships. "Extending our partnership with the Greenville Drive to make Fluor Field
This is probably the biggest bat flip you've ever seen
Life is tough. You've got to celebrate your dubs. Andy Lugo, third baseman for the High-A Greenville Drive, has a firm grasp of that concept -- but a flexible grip on his bat. The 21-year-old Red Sox prospect delivered a walk-off knock for the Drive on Saturday night and immediately
With raw pop inherited from father, Brannon paces Red Sox prospects in AFL
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Brooks Brannon had a monster senior season in 2022, helping Randleman (N.C.) High School win its second consecutive 2-A state championship while leading national prep players with 20 homers and 91 RBIs in 34 games. He tied the state home run record that had been set by
Campbell named MiLB Hitter, Breakout Player of the Year
Kristian Campbell flew under the radar for so long. Campbell was one of the better position players in Georgia's 2021 high school class, but questions about his power dissuaded pro teams from trying to sign him. At Georgia Tech, the coaching staff believed he'd be better off redshirting than playing
MiLB pays homage to the Negro Leagues in June
On June 18, America's oldest professional ballpark will host a Double-A game between the Montgomery Biscuits and Birmingham Barons with MiLB at Rickwood Field: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues. This game, with Montgomery suiting up as the Gray Sox and Birmingham playing as the Black Barons, will kick off
Ben's Biz: Title winners ranked for '23
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Subscribe HERE.
Anthony, Yorke lead Red Sox Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. First up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series is the Boston Red Sox. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Worcester: 79-68
Mayer shows bark on Dogs at the Diamond night
Marcelo Mayer seems to be putting the "May" into his surname. Or vice versa. Even though the No. 7 overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline has played just two games since the calendar turned, he's got six hits across them for High-A Greenville. And Wednesday's output -- matching a
Mayer clubs first deep drive of '23 with Greenville
Boston’s shortstop of the future, Marcelo Mayer, has left the yard for the first time this season. Rocking the special Greenville Black Spinners alternate jerseys on Jackie Robinson Day, the No. 7 prospect in baseball -- and Red Sox No. 1 -- per MLB Pipeline collected his first long ball
Fans provide more favorite ballpark views
This story was excerpted from the Ben's Biz Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
The Road to The Show™: Ceddanne Rafaela
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Ceddanne Rafaela stole the show on a frequent
Rafaela, Kavadas barreling toward Boston
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Boston Red Sox.
Greenville's Northcut smacks three home runs
Nicholas Northcut is always confident in his swing. In a way, it wasn’t a surprise that the 22-year-old slugger crushed three home runs in a game for the first time in his pro career. But it didn’t stop his excitement about it. “It felt pretty good,” Northcut said. “It’s always
Rafaela hits for first cycle in Drive history, naturally
Natural cycles are the rarest type of cycle. They’re also the most dramatic, allowing the player to punctuate his achievement with a roundtripper and then celebrate with a jog. Ceddanne Rafaela lived that reality Tuesday, hitting for a natural cycle in High-A Greenville’s 11-6 win over Hickory. The No. 27
Greenville Drive host civic-minded 'Day of Action'
After the 2020 Minor League season was officially canceled, the Greenville Drive began marketing themselves as their community's "ideal social distancing venue." The team's home of Fluor Field has since played host to a diverse array of events. Nearly all areas of the ballpark, from the luxury suites to the
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night
There may not be any Drive baseball this year at Fluor Field, but that won't stop us from continuing what has become the most anticipated event each year at the ballpark - Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Day! Join us on Sunday, September 27th, as this year's event is going VIRTUAL!
Drive continue to make impact in South Carolina
Summer nights at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina, have the feel of a large neighborhood gathering with the beautiful 15-year-old facility serving as the “front porch” of the Greater Greenville and Upstate South Carolina area. And while the coronavirus pandemic has prevented local fans from being able to support
Baseball Factory Tryouts at Fluor Field on March 22nd
Get your start with Baseball Factory just like Greenville Drive alums Triston Casas, CJ Chatham, Jarren Duran, and Thad Ward! The National Tryout Tour comes to Fluor Field on Sunday, March 22nd. The Baseball Factory National Tour is the #1 skills evaluation in the USA. There will be two sessions