Tourists fall to Greenville after surrendering late lead
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A late push from the Greenville Drive offense lifted them above the Asheville Tourists 11-6 on Saturday night at HomeTrust Park. The Tourists (5-15) gained a lead in the seventh inning by scoring three runs. A wild pitch brought home Jason Schiavone, which made it a 5-4
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A late push from the Greenville Drive offense lifted them above the Asheville Tourists 11-6 on Saturday night at HomeTrust Park.
The Tourists (5-15) gained a lead in the seventh inning by scoring three runs. A wild pitch brought home Jason Schiavone, which made it a 5-4 game.
Answering in the eighth inning, the Drive (10-10) scored six runs off of Joan Ogando (L, 0-3) to bust the doors open. The frame started with three walks and a hit-by-pitch, and later, more damage was done due to a pair of base hits.
Steven Brooks (W, 1-1) pitched the late game for the Drive, not allowing a run in 2 2/3 innings.
The series between Asheville and Greenville concludes tomorrow, with Sunday’s game starting at 1:05 p.m. ET.