Bush earns All-Star recognition
ASHEVILLE, NC - All-Star voting for the South Atlantic League, one of three leagues in the High-A circuit, has concluded. Among the short list of premier ball players who shone during this year's campaign is Will Bush of the Asheville Tourists. Named an All-Star for the first time in his
Asheville closes season with loss
BOWLING GREEN, KY - In the final game of the 2025 season, the Asheville Tourists were beaten on Sunday afternoon by the Bowling Green Hot Rods 6-2 at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Tourists (52-76) finished the campaign dropping the final 12 of 16 games. After jumping out to a lead
Tourists snap five-game losing streak
BOWLING GREEN, KY - Dominating in an 8-0 victory on Saturday night at Bowling Green Ballpark, the Asheville Tourists had both sides of the baseball firing on all cylinders to beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Complimenting the bats, the pitching staff was excellent for the Tourists (52-75). Brandon McPherson
Offense blanked
BOWLING GREEN, KY - The Asheville Tourists were shut out by the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Friday night in a 10-0 loss at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Tourists (51-75) have fallen to a season-worst 24 games under .500, and have lost five in a row after notching just three
Tourists blown out in Game 3
BOWLING GREEN, KY - Offense was limited for the Asheville Tourists on Thursday night at Bowling Green Ballpark as they fell 9-4 to the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The Tourists (51-74) first run of the night scored on a fielder’s choice from Kenni Gomez in the fourth inning. Trailing 9-1,
Late bomb forces extras, Asheville falls
BOWLING GREEN, KY - After a late three-run homer from the Bowling Green Hot Rods, the Asheville Tourists couldn’t hold on in a 6-5 loss at Bowling Green Ballpark. Walker Janek opened the scoring with an RBI double in the top of the first inning for the Tourists (51-73) The
Tourists earn six more hits, score one less run in barnburner
BOWLING GREEN, KY - Although the Asheville Tourists only gave up two hits on Tuesday night, they fell to the Bowling Green Hots Rods 2-1 at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Tourists (51-72) are playing in their final series of the 2025 season. Alejandro Nunez notched their only run of the
Two homers not enough in final home game for Asheville
ASHEVILLE, NC - Closing out the home 2025 season, the Asheville Tourists battled one final time at McCormick Field, falling to the Hub City Spartanbugers 4-2. Long balls powered the Tourists' (51-71) offense. Tying the game at one in the second, Drew Vogel launched a ball over the left field
Seven-run eight gives Asheville magic at McCormick
ASHEVILLE, NC - After the offense had seemingly dissipated, the bats exploded for the Asheville Tourists late in the night as they came back to beat the Hub City Spartanburgers 9-4 at McCormick Field on Saturday. Trailing 3-0 in the fourth inning, Tyler Whitaker blasted a two-run shot over the
Hub City blanks Asheville
ASHEVILLE, NC - The Asheville Tourists struggled to get the bats going on Friday night at McCormick Field against the Hub City Spartanburgers, falling 8-0. With the loss, the Tourists (50-70) have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, as the Spartanbugers (62-61) have an eight and a half game lead
Wild ninth inning ends with Asheville loss
ASHEVILLE, NC - Celebrating Travel and Hospitality night at McCormick Field on Thursday, the Asheville Tourists dropped a 5-2 decision to the Hub City Spartanburgers. After scoring a baker’s dozen runs yesterday, the Tourists (50-69) ran out of gas tonight. They fell behind in the second as the Spartanburgers (61-61)
Bats break out in blowout win
ASHEVILLE, NC - Continuing the final home series of the 2025 season, the Asheville Tourists obliterated the Hub City Spartanburgers pitching staff in a 13-7 Wednesday win at McCormick Field. Full steam ahead out of the gate, the Tourists (50-68) scored five runs in the opening frame. Alejandro Nunez got
Eighth inning crushes Asheville in loss
ASHEVILLE, NC - Opening the final home series of 2025, the Asheville Tourists fell to the Hub City Spartanburgers 10-4 on Tuesday night at McCormick Field. With great starting pitching early from both sides, the Tourists (49-68) broke the ice in the fourth inning with a two-run homer from Walker
Comeback falls short as Rome holds on
ASHEVILLE, NC - Offense struggled to produce early for the Asheville Tourists on Saturday night against the Rome Emperors, falling 5-3 at McCormick Field. Behind 3-0 in the third, the Tourists (49-67) first run came on a solo blast from Drew Brutcher. On the night, Asheville outhit the Emperors (53-64)
Tourists drop suspended game, win nightcap
ASHEVILLE, NC - The Asheville Tourists completed the suspended game from Wednesday on Friday evening at McCormick Field, falling to the Rome Emperors 7-1. They followed it up with a 3-1 win in Game 2 of the day. Game 1 - Rome 7, Asheville 1 Also suffering a postponement yesterday,
Offense kept quiet in Tourists' loss
ASHEVILLE, NC - Opening a seven-game series against the Rome Emperors on Tuesday night at McCormick Field, the Asheville Tourists lost 3-1. It was crickets offensively to begin the night for both sides. Tourists (48-65) starter Brandon McPherson went the first four innings, giving up just one hit while whiffing
Asheville holds on for Sunday victory
ASHEVILLE, NC - Concluding the season series on Sunday afternoon at Truist Stadium, the Asheville Tourists beat the Winston-Salem Dash 5-3. The Tourists (48-64) fell behind to the Dash (44-68) early, but rallied back in the third inning. A single and a fielder’s choice both scored runs to put Asheville
Pitching dominates against Dash
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Regaining the series lead on Saturday night against the Winston-Salem Dash, the Asheville Tourists pitching staff dominated in a 4-1 win. Yeriel Santos (W, 1-10) tossed his best appearance of the year. With the start, the righty went five scoreless innings of one-hit ball. He struck out
Runs and hits galore in Friday night bash
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - An offensive shootout occurred on Friday night at Truist Stadium, as the Winston-Salem Dash walked away from the battle with an 11-6 win over the Asheville Tourists. Both clubs scored in the opening frame. The Tourists (46-64) earned one run while the Dash (44-66) responded with two.
Offense cashes in on Dash mistakes
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Taking the series lead two games to one, the Asheville Tourists destroyed the Winston-Salem Dash 10-1 on Thursday night at Truist Stadium. Right-hander Andrew Taylor (W, 2-3) put together one of his best appearances this season for the Tourists (46-63). Going five scoreless frames to begin the
Tourists give up late lead in loss
ASHEVILLE, NC - In an early pitcher’s duel, the Winston-Salem Dash offense prevailed late to beat the Asheville Tourists 4-2 on Wednesday night at Truist Stadium. The Tourists (45-63) scored in one lone inning. Jumping on the board first during the fourth frame, Alejandro Nunez ripped a double to center
Howard shines in Tourists debut
ASHEVILLE, NC - Beginning a six-game series against the Winston-Salem Dash, the Asheville Tourists went back to the hotel with a 4-1 victory at Truist Stadium. The Tourists (45-62) hopped on the board first in the second inning with an RBI hit from Yamal Encarnacion. In the third, Tyler Whitaker
Asheville claws back to win series finale
ASHEVILLE. NC - After surrendering 27 runs on 22 hits yesterday, the Asheville pitching staff dazzled on Sunday against the Greensboro Grasshoppers in a 5-2 win, only allowing two hits. Opening the ballgame, the Grasshoppers (76-31) scored one in the opening frame on a fielder’s choice RBI. They added another
Astonishing run totals in Asheville loss
ASHEVILLE, NC - In a complete blowout, the Greensboro Grasshoppers downed the Asheville Tourists 27-4 at McCormick Field on Saturday night. Falling to 19 under .500, the Tourists (43-62) fell behind early and couldn’t recover. Pitching allowed 22 hits to the Grasshoppers (76-30) Starter Alain Pena (L, 2-8) retired the
Asheville suffers big loss
ASHEVILLE, NC - Losing their sixth game in a row, the Asheville Tourists were blown out by the Greensboro Grasshoppers 9-0 on Friday night at McCormick Field. The Grasshoppers ( 75-30) scored first in the opening frame. An RBI single brought home one runner, but on the play, center fielder