Drive score late and take Game 4 of the series
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Securing its third win in the first four games of the series at HomeTrust Park, the Greenville Drive defeated the Asheville Tourists 9-6 on Friday night. The Drive (9-10) jumped ahead with two runs in the second inning, but the Tourists (5-14) responded in the bottom half
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Securing its third win in the first four games of the series at HomeTrust Park, the Greenville Drive defeated the Asheville Tourists 9-6 on Friday night.
The Drive (9-10) jumped ahead with two runs in the second inning, but the Tourists (5-14) responded in the bottom half with a solo home run from Zach Daudet.
Asheville took the lead in the fourth inning, scoring four runs, highlighted by a two-run single from Alejandro Nunez. Greenville answered in the fifth, however, scoring three runs to reclaim the lead.
Max Holy tied the game at 6 in the seventh inning with a solo home run, but Greenville responded again in the eighth. A two-run home run off Alain Pena (L, 0-2) put the Drive back in front for good.
Devin Futrell (W, 2-0) was strong out of the bullpen, tossing 4 2/3 innings and allowing just one run. Matt McShane (S, 1) closed the door with a 1-2-3 ninth inning.
Asheville will need to win the final two games of the series to earn a split. First pitch Saturday is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET.