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Dezenzo, Loperfido lead Astros Org. All-Stars

Impressive Minor League crop has Houston in a strong position
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December 11, 2023

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 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Houston Astros. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Sugar Land: 61-89

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.

Hot Rods Grand Slam Spoils Series Opener

Rodriguez Goes Five No-Hit Innings in No Decision
August 29, 2023

ASHEVILLE- In some games it only takes one swing of the bat to decide a winner. Tuesday night Carson Williams of the Bowling Green Hot Rods had one swing that made all the difference. The Asheville Tourists led 3-0 until Williams belted a Grand Slam. Bowling Green went on to

Swanson and Santos II Silence Cyclones

Seven-Run Tourists First Inning Sets the Tone
August 27, 2023

ASHEVILLE- Sunday afternoon’s series finale at McCormick Field between the Asheville Tourists and the Brooklyn Cyclones favored the home team right from the start. Asheville jumped on Brooklyn with seven runs in the bottom of the first inning and held on to win 8-1 behind great pitching from Nic Swanson

Cole Homers and Williams Drives In Two; T's Lose 8-5

Cyclones Hand Tourists Fourth Straight Loss
August 26, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists found themselves in another come-from-behind situation on Saturday night and once again Asheville made things interesting late. The Brooklyn Cyclones built a five-run lead and the Tourists cut it down to two. Asheville ended up falling by a final score of 8-5.

Tourists Fall to Cyclones 12-5, Series Evened Up

Garcia, Cole, and Borden II All With Multi-Hit Nights
August 23, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists took on the Brooklyn Cyclones on Wednesday night in Game Two of this week’s series. Asheville built a 4-1 lead but Brooklyn outscored the home team 11-1 down the stretch and defeated the Tourists 12-5.

Palma's Fifth Hit Walks Tourists Off in the Ninth

Asheville Overcomes a Seven-Run Deficit to Beat Brooklyn
August 22, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists overcame a seven-run deficit to beat the Brooklyn Cyclones in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night. Asheville scored five runs in the bottom of the ninth and stunned Brooklyn 10-9. The victory was the Tourists largest come-from-behind win this season.

Tourists Go Quiet Against Crawdads Bullpen

Hickory Takes Game Four by a Final Score of 7-3
August 11, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists offense jumped out to a quick start on Friday night; however, the bats had a tough time down the stretch and Asheville fell to the Hickory Crawdads 7-3. The Tourists were held without a hit during the game’s final four innings and the Crawdads used a

Hippies Hang Tough but Fall in the End

Starting Pitcher Nic Swanson with another Brilliant Outing
August 10, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Hippies took the field on Thursday night in front of a rowdy Thirsty Thursday crowd at McCormick Field. Asheville fell behind the Hickory Crawdads before they battled back to tie the game late. Hickory converted a ninth-inning Home Run and held on for a 5-3 win over

Cole's Four RBI Night Paces Tourists to 9-3 Win

Santos II and Blubaugh Quiet the Crawdads
August 9, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists snapped the Hickory Crawdads seven-game win streak with a 9-3 victory at McCormick Field on Wednesday night. In the process, Asheville extended their home stretch to ten wins in their last 12 games. Zach Cole drove in four runs and Logan Cerny hit a two-run Home

Hoppers Steal Homer from Tourists; Hand Asheville 5-3 Loss

Jacob Melton's Go-Ahead Home Run Robbed with Two Outs in the Ninth
August 5, 2023

GREENSBORO- The Asheville Tourists continued their ninth inning fight on Saturday; however, Jacob Melton’s Home Run bid to put the Tourists in front was robbed at the wall. Asheville dropped their fifth straight to Greensboro, 5-3, thanks to the Jase Bowen catch to end the game.

Ullola Fans Career-High 11; Tourists Lose by One

Asheville's Ninth Inning Rally Came Up Short
August 2, 2023

GREENSBORO- The Asheville Tourists dropped another close game to the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Wednesday afternoon when they fell by a final score of 4-3. The Tourists had the bases loaded in the top of the ninth with two outs and appeared to have drawn a game-tying walk. The pitch in

Bellozo Perfect, and Limited, in 4-2 Loss

Tourists Fight Hard in Greensboro
August 1, 2023

GREENSBORO- The Greensboro Grasshoppers handed the Asheville Tourists a bit of revenge for Asheville’s six-game sweep of Greensboro back in May. The ‘Hoppers defended their home field to take Game One of the current series by a final score of 4-2.

Williams Helps Lift the Tourists to another Win

Asheville Takes Five of Six from Rome
July 30, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists finished out their series with the Rome Braves on Sunday with a thrilling 6-5 victory in front of the home crowd. Justin Williams plated three runs late in the game and the bullpen secured the win. Asheville took the series from Rome five games to one.

Diamond Defended; Tourists Top Braves on Marvel Night

Sandle and Borden II Both Homer in the Win
July 29, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists took care of business on Defenders of the Diamond night with an 8-5 victory over the Rome Braves. Jacob Melton tied a Tourists single-game high with four hits. The Asheville offense finished with 13 hits, seven of which went for extra-bases.

Pitching Staff Strikes Out a Season-Best 17 Braves Hitters

Six-Same Home Win Streak Snapped in Close Loss
July 27, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists came up a little bit short on Thursday night in their 6-3 loss to the Rome Braves. The outcome snapped a six-game home win streak for Asheville; however, the Tourists stayed within striking distance of the Braves the entire game.

Seven-Run Second Inning Highlights Bounce Back Win

Melton and Clifford both Homer for Asheville
July 25, 2023

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists won their fifth straight home game on Tuesday night with a 13-7 victory over the Rome Braves. Asheville opened the six-game series with a statement win in large part because of their seven-run second inning. It is the second most runs the Tourists have scored in

Staff Strikes Out 13 for Sixth Win in Last Eight Games

Espinosa and Clifford Both Homer in 5-3 Victory over Drive
July 22, 2023

GREENVILLE- The Asheville Tourists recorded a critical 5-3 victory over the Greenville Drive on Saturday night. The win, Asheville’s sixth in their last eight games, gives the Tourists an opportunity to go for a series win tomorrow afternoon. Asheville is coming off a series sweep against divisional opponent Winston-Salem and

Tourists Split DH in Two Opposite Games

Asheville Pounds Greenville 11-3 then Falls Flat 6-0
July 21, 2023

GREENVILLE- Friday night in Greenville both the Asheville Tourists and the Greenville Drive had something to cheer about. Asheville reeled off 11 unanswered runs, including their biggest run-scoring inning of the year on their way to an 11-3 drubbing of the Drive in Game One. In the second game, the