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Tourists Take Series in Rome, Win 6-3 Behind Combined Pitching Effort

SAL Asheville Tourists July 19, 2026 - ROME, Ga. - A good day on the mound, a series win, and a climb out of last place. Asheville beat the Rome Emperors 6-3 Saturday afternoon to take the series two games to one, extending a stretch that has seen the Tourists win four of their last six series after losing their first nine in a row to open the 2026 season. Dylan Howard was the foundation of the win, going 4.2 scoreless innings against a Rome lineup that includes some of the best prospects in the Atlanta Braves system. He allowe... Full Story

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Rome Explodes for Seven in First, Routing Tourists, 12-5

SAL Asheville Tourists July 18, 2026 - ROME, Ga. - One night after throwing the first shutout of the season, the Tourists couldn't get out of the first inning. Starter Parker Smith was rocked for six runs without recording a single out Friday night, and Rome cruised to a 12-5 win to even the series at one game apiece. It was about as complete a reversal from Thursday's dominant performance as possible. The first inning set the tone immediately. Two singles and a walk loaded the bases for Owen Carey, who singled to right to scor... Full Story

Tourists Toss First Shutout of the Season in 4-0 Win over Rome

SAL Asheville Tourists July 17, 2026 - ROME, Ga. - The All-Star break is over. The Tourists picked up right where they left off. Andrew Taylor returned from the injured list Thursday night and was nothing short of dominant, spinning four perfect innings in his first start since April 8th to anchor Asheville's first shutout of the season in a 4-0 win over the Rome Emperors. Taylor was sharp from the first pitch, retiring all twelve batters he faced with three strikeouts before being lifted as a precaution while still working his... Full Story

Dash Hit Five Home Runs, Take Series Finale 10-4 to Split with Tourists

SAL Asheville Tourists July 12, 2026 - ASHEVILLE, N.C. - A rain delay, a soggy field, and five Winston-Salem home runs made for a long and frustrating afternoon at HomeTrust Park. The Dash took the series finale 10-4 Sunday to split the six-game series and send the Tourists into the All-Star break tied for first place. Dylan Howard was serviceable through 3.2 innings but couldn't contain a Winston-Salem lineup that was locked in all afternoon. The Dash scored in seven different innings and hit the ball out of the park five times, ... Full Story

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July 19 SAL Asheville 6 at Rome 3 Final
July 18 SAL Asheville 5 at Rome 12 Final
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