Comeback Falls Short as Rome Holds On
Published on August 23, 2025 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Asheville Tourists News Release
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) nine to five, but failed to capitalize on the chances it had.
Two unearned runs scored from Rome, also making a difference. One came off the starter Yeriel Santos (L, 1-11) on a failed pickoff attempt. Another scored as an insurance run in the ninth from a past ball.
Asheville made the game interesting in the eighth. Two singles started the frame. Later, Yamal Encarnacion scored one on a fielder's choice RBI, then Walker Janek brought home the other on a single. The punch wasn't hard enough, however, as they could only draw to within one at the time.
Finalizing the season series tomorrow, Asheville and Rome will play in a Sunday doubleheader. The two seven-inning games begin at 1:05 p.m. ET.
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