ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Beginning a new series against the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Tuesday night at McCormick Field, the Asheville Tourists dropped a 6-3 decision.
Offense struck early for both sides. The Grasshoppers (72-30) opened the scoring with three runs in the first, highlighted by a two-run smash. Answering in the home half of the frame, Walker Janek scored on a past ball for the Tourists’ (43-58) first run.
Trailing 5-1 in the fourth, Asheville added another pair to the scoreboard. Drew Vogel smashed a solo shot to left to begin the frame, then Max Holy scored on an error.
The bats fell quiet afterward.
On the bump, Yeriel Santos (L, 0-10) went the first four innings, allowing all runs on seven hits. David Ramsey and Colby Langford each had scoreless outings from the bullpen.
This six-game series continues Wednesday with the first pitch at 6:35 p.m.
