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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Asheville Tourists split a twin bill on Thursday night at HomeTrust Park, dropping the first game to the Rome Emperors 7-5 before winning the nightcap 6-5.
GAME 1 – Rome 7, Asheville 5
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Opening the scoring in the first, the Emperors (15-15) plated four runs to get off to an early start. Every time the Tourists (8-22) found the scoreboard, Rome had an answer.
Justin Thomas Jr. doubles on a line drive into left field and Zach Daudet scores! pic.twitter.com/sjUtk77ohe
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Highlights offensively for Asheville include solo home runs from Alejandro Nunez, Chase Call, Kyle Walker and Jason Schiavone. Walker also notched an RBI single.
An unbelievable catch from Chase Call! pic.twitter.com/UlEYjmQy7U
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Cole Hertzler (1-2) had an off night as the starter, lasting just one inning. In three innings of relief, Connor Thomas (W, 1-0) earned his first decision of the year with a win.
Alejandro Nunez sends the ball flying out of the park at centerfield and gives Asheville the lead. That’s a Tourists home run, triggering donations all season long by Enbridge Gas for home safety. pic.twitter.com/f1frAb4E8D
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GAME 2 – Asheville 6, Rome 5
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Asheville’s offense was powered early thanks to Nunez, who blasted his second homer of the day to center field to plate two runs.
Asheville bats are on fire tonight as Jason Schiavone knocks it out of the park. That's another Tourists home run—and another donation from Enbridge Gas for home safety! pic.twitter.com/3PTtD6flNa
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Leading 5-3 in the fourth inning, Justin Thomas Jr. notched an RBI double to finalize the runs for the Tourists. That marked his third hit in the second game.
Kyle Walker continues the home run streak and Enbridge Gas sends more support to local home safety programs! pic.twitter.com/PNb6GH0RuS
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On the mound, Joan Ogando (W, 1-4) held on to the lead through his 2 1/3 innings, and in the seventh frame, Nate Wohlgemuth (S, 3) faced four batters and closed the door for the Asheville win.
Chase Call blasts one out to centerfield and over the wall for another Tourists home run! That home run just helped keep our community safer thanks to Enbridge Gas! pic.twitter.com/cW969u0dSS
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) May 7, 2026
Back at it on Friday night, the Tourists and Emperors will play again in Game 4 of the series with a 6:35 p.m. ET first pitch.
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