Comeback Falls Short for Asheville in the Ninth
SAL Asheville Tourists

Comeback Falls Short for Asheville in the Ninth

Published on April 16, 2026 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Asheville Tourists News Release


WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Asheville Tourists were defeated by the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday night at Truist Stadium by a score of 11-8.

The Tourists (4-8) made a valiant effort at a comeback after falling behind 8-0 by the end of the fifth inning. They outscored the Dash (7-5) 8-3 from that point on. In the top of the sixth, Hemmanuel Rosario blasted a pinch-hit three-run homer over the left field wall.

After another run scored for Winston-Salem, Cesar Hernandez hit a two-RBI single in the seventh frame. The final trio of runs scored in the ninth. Hernandez plated another with a base hit before Ethan Frey brought home two with a single to right field.

Starting pitcher Cole Hertzler (L, 0-1) pitched three innings, allowing just a run with four strikeouts. Winston-Salem's Dylan Cumming (W, 1-1) pitched six innings as the starter, striking out eight and giving up three runs.

Moving to the weekend's portion of the series, Asheville and Winston-Salem will play again on Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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