Tourists Spin Two-Hitter in 3-2 Win
Published on August 13, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Asheville Tourists News Release
Savannah, GA--In spite of issuing a season-high 11 walks on Tuesday night, the Asheville Tourists pitching staff helped lead the T's to a 3-2 victory over the Savannah Sand Gnats. Zach Jemiola, Trent Blank, and Trent Daniel combined to toss a two-hitter in which both of Savannah's hits were misplayed fly balls.
The Sand Gnats had plenty of base-runners throughout the game due to the high volume of bases on balls the Tourists surrendered but were only able to take advantage in the bottom of the second. Colton Plaia led off the inning with a double that Dillon Thomas misjudged in left. After consecutive walks loaded the bases, Yeixon Ruiz hit a sacrifice fly to make it 1-0.
The next batter, Champ Stuart, lifted a fly ball into shallow left-center that ended up dropping between Raimel Tapia and Thomas. Johnathon Johnson scored on the play. Those were the only two hits of the game for the home team.
Robert Whalen limited the Tourists to just four singles through the first seven innings, but in the top of the eighth Asheville finally broke through. Wilfredo Rodriguez doubled with one out and Emerson Jimenez legged out an infield single. Tapia then lifted a double over the head of Patrick Biondi in left plating both runners.
Another infield single followed by an intentional walk brought Correlle Prime to the plate with the bases loaded. Prime hit a soft ground ball to short off reliever Akeel Morris and Tapia raced home on the fielder's choice to put the Tourists in front 3-2.
Daniel walked two batters in the bottom of the ninth, but induced a fly out off the bat of Dominic Smith for the game's final out. Daniel earned his 12th save of the season in the process. Blank worked three innings in relief of Jemiola to run his record on the season to 5-0 and extend his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 15. Whalen suffered his first loss of the season for the Gnats.
The rubber match between Asheville and Savannah will take place on Wednesday night at 7:05pm with the series tied at one game apiece.
South Atlantic League Stories from August 13, 2014
- Suns Sweep Doubleheader, Series with Shorebirds - Hagerstown Suns
- Tourists Wilt in Savannah Heat - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Drive Defeat Braves 4-3 to Win Series - Greenville Drive
- Power Sweeps Augusta in Double Dip - Charleston Dirty Birds
- 'Dads Swept by 'Dogs in 13-9 Loss - Hickory Crawdads
- Walk-Off HR Sinks Claws in 10 - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Grand Slam by Thomas Completes RiverDogs Sweep - Charleston RiverDogs
- Intimidators Secure Sweep with 7-Run Seventh - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Kannapolis Rallies for 9-5 Win over Legends - Lexington Legends
- Shorebirds Game Notes vs. Hagerstown - Delmarva Shorebirds
- WV Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Hoppers Post Shutout Sweep, Get Two Players Back - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Game Notes: Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox) vs. Lexington Legends (Royals) - August 13, 2014 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Legends' Seven-Game Stand Includes Latin Heritage Night, Bark in the Park - Lexington Legends
- Double Plays Derail 'Dads in 3-2 Defeat - Hickory Crawdads
- Tourists Spin Two-Hitter in 3-2 Win - Asheville Tourists
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.
