Augusta beats Asheville
Published on July 8, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Asheville Tourists News Release
Augusta pounded out 16 hits and got the better half of the much anticipated battle of former UNCA stars as the GreenJackets rolled to 9-1 victory over Asheville Friday night at McCormick Field.
Former UNCA star Alan DeRatt drew the start for Asheville and went five innings while allowing 8 hits and four runs and was charged with the loss in his season debut with the Tourists. His former Bulldog teammate Justin Schumer notched his fourth victory of the season by scattering two hits and holding Asheville scoreless over four innings of relief work.
The same two teams will meet on Sunday at McCormick Field in a 6:05 p.m. start.
South Atlantic League Stories from July 8, 2011
- Augusta beats Asheville - Asheville Tourists
- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Two-Out Runs Lead to Second Straight Win - Augusta GreenJackets
- Gnats Blast Grasshoppers 11-4 Friday - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Delmarva Outlasts âDogs in Back and Forth Affair, 6-5 - Charleston RiverDogs
- Shorebirds Bullpen tosses four scoreless innings - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Solid Starting Pitching Helps Rome Take Third Straight Win - Rome Emperors
- Legends 2nd Game Suspended; to be Completed Saturday - Lexington Legends
- Lakewood, Kannapolis Rained out on Friday, DH Saturday - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Hickory Takes First Game of Doubleheader Over Legends 3-1 - Lexington Legends
- Gnats Game Notes: Friday, July 8 Vs. Greensboro - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Tonight's Game Postponed - Hagerstown Suns
- Power Beat Down Postponed - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Weber Activated from DL - Rome Emperors
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
