Hickory-Asheville Rained Out

Published on May 17, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Asheville Tourists News Release

Thursday night's game between Hickory and Asheville at McCormick Field has been postponed, due to rain.

Asheville and Hickory will play a single game on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at McCormick Field. Thursday night's game will be made up as part of a double-header on Saturday, starting at 5:35 p.m. The two teams will then conclude the four-game series on Sunday with a single game at 2:05 p.m.

Asheville will send 2011 first-round pick Tyler Anderson (1-0, 3.60 ERA) to the mound on Friday while Hickory counters with fellow lefty Victor Payano (3-1, 3.31 ERA).

On Saturday morning, the Tourists will host a free youth clinic from 10:00 a.m.-noon at McCormick Field. Following the clinic, the annual Meet The Tourists Luncheon will take place. Tickets for the luncheon are available at McCormick Field for just $6.

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