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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Opening a six-game series against the Greenville Drive, the Asheville Tourists dropped Tuesday night’s contest 8-4 at HomeTrust Park.
We'll get 'em tomorrow. @BloodConnection pic.twitter.com/5dADsYHFT1
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) April 22, 2026
The Tourists (4-12) had great starting pitching from Luis Rodriguez, who went 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run.
Narbe Cruz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Isaiah Jackson. Max Holy scores! pic.twitter.com/2EgXSqoWfq
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) April 22, 2026
Trailing 1-0 in the seventh frame, Justin Thomas Jr. launched a three-run shot over the left-field wall to give Asheville the lead.
Justin Thomas Jr homers on a line drive, bringing the Tourists up 3 – 1. pic.twitter.com/0m0cO13yGL
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) April 22, 2026
Firing right back, the Drive (7-9) tabbed a three-run homer of their own in the eighth and ninth innings to power past Asheville.
Defense! pic.twitter.com/BntM9whzm1
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) April 22, 2026
Anthony Cruz (L, 0-2) was responsible for surrendering the late lead, while Shea Sprague (W, 1-1) took the win.
Anthony Cruz closes the top of the sixth with a low fastball. pic.twitter.com/FDz4VGBLAb
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) April 22, 2026
Asheville and Greenville will battle again on Wednesday night at 6:35 p.m. ET for Game 2 of the series.
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