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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — In dominating fashion on Friday night at HomeTrust Park, the Asheville Tourists bested the Hub City Spartanburgers 23-11.
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) May 16, 2026
The score was 17-1 after just three innings of play, as the Tourists (9-28) jumped ahead early, and scored often against the Spartanburgers (19-17) pitching staff.
Schiavone fires into right field, allowing Powell and Daudet to make it home. pic.twitter.com/b7OsekoN4w
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) May 16, 2026
Highlights from the night include a pair of homers in the first inning from Justin Thomas Jr. and Alejandro Nunez. Kyle Walker notched a bases clearing double in the second inning. Then, in the third, Chase Call and Walker went back-to-back with another two home runs.
T's are hot 🔥 Another Tourists home run—and another donation from Enbridge Gas for home safety! pic.twitter.com/G2blViKkPp
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) May 15, 2026
Jason Schiavone had a five-hit day, including a two-RBI single in the fifth frame.
Chase Call demolishes the ball! That’s a Tourists home run, triggering donations all season long by Enbridge Gas for home safety. pic.twitter.com/D0UkFcAwWJ
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) May 15, 2026
On the bump, Parker Smith (W, 2-2) went six innings, allowing just one unearned run with three strikeouts. The Asheville bats didn’t allow Joe Adametz(L, 2-3) out of the first inning.
Ever seen this before? pic.twitter.com/1P7cgnuxPn
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) May 15, 2026
With two games left in this home stand, the Asheville Tourists host the Spartanburgers again on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. ET.
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