Ninth Inning Nightmare; Tourists Fall 10-9
ASHEVILLE-- The Asheville Tourists took an 8-6 lead into the top of the ninth inning on Sunday afternoon; however, Asheville fell to the Augusta GreenJackets by a final score of 10-9. The visitors plated four runs, all with two outs, in the top of the ninth to overcome the deficit.
ASHEVILLE-- The Asheville Tourists took an 8-6 lead into the top of the ninth inning on Sunday afternoon; however, Asheville fell to the Augusta GreenJackets by a final score of 10-9. The visitors plated four runs, all with two outs, in the top of the ninth to overcome the deficit. Asheville's last ditch comeback attempt came up one run short.
After falling behind 2-0 in the top of the first inning, the Tourists rallied to score the game's next five runs. The two teams then traded two-run Home Runs in the third; one by Augusta's
Augusta plated one in the fourth and another in the fifth. With the Tourists lead down to one,
In the top of the ninth, Augusta loaded the bases on an infield single, a walk, and a hit by pitch. With two outs,
This was only the second time all season Asheville has lost when carrying a lead into the ninth inning. Nevin finished 4-for-5 with a Home Run and two doubles. Herrera finished 3-for-4. The Tourists are 0-10 in day games at McCormick Field this season.