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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Asheville Tourists were ahead 9-4 in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Greenville Drive at HomeTrust Park but ultimately lost in extra innings 11-10.
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) April 23, 2026
Jumping ahead early and staying in front for most of the night, the Tourists’ (4-13) offense was in control and dominated Drive (8-9) pitching. Highlights include an RBI single from Ethan Frey in the first inning and a two-RBI triple from Chase Call in the eighth.
Chase Call brings two more runs home for Asheville! pic.twitter.com/qkWT4wcV95
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) April 23, 2026
Trailing by five in the ninth, Greenville scored one run before loading the bases. Then, a grand slam sent over the right center field wall tied the game at nine.
Your Asheville Tourists are now 7-3! pic.twitter.com/0Awi2KeMtz
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) April 23, 2026
Heading into extra innings, Francisco Frias (L, 0-2) allowed a two-run double in the 10th inning to put Greenville ahead 11-9. In the bottom of the frame, PJ Labriola (W, 2-1) allowed the inherited run to score on a fielder’s choice RBI but otherwise worked a one-two-three inning to secure the win.
Ethan Frey sends Justin Thomas Jr home! pic.twitter.com/nqqulWOTfd
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) April 22, 2026
Moving to Game 3 of the series, Asheville and Greenville will play on Thursday night at 6:35 p.m. ET.
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