Tourists Hit Three Homers But Fall 12-7
July 2, 2024 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Asheville Tourists News Release
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists dropped Tuesday night's contest to the Greenville Drive by a final score of 12-7. Asheville received Home Runs from Anthony Sherwin, Logan Cerny, and Ryan Johnson; however, Greenville hit three Homers of their own and pulled away late.
The Tourists starting pitcher, Ethan Pecko, had a few bad breaks go against him early. Soft contact hits piled up and there was a strange play in the top of the second inning where a Greenville batter struck out but reached second on a passed ball. A runner also scored from second on the play.
Despite the tough luck, Pecko battled and the Tourists offense picked him up. Asheville took a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the second on Sherwin and Cerny's blasts. Oliver Carrillo and Johnson hit two-out RBI singles in the fifth inning and the two teams were knotted up 6-6 after five.
The Drive managed to put together a four-run seventh to take control of the game even though Johnson's solo Home Run in the eighth gave the Tourists a little momentum late. The Tourists shortstop finished 2-for-3 with a walk.
Asheville and Greenville wrap up the three-game set at McCormick Field on Wednesday night before the series shifts to Fluor Field on Thursday. The first pitch is slated for 6:35pm ET.
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