May 16, 2025

Asheville Tourists Secure 9-6 Victory Over Hot Rods

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The Asheville Tourists claimed a 9-6 win against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, ending a two-game losing streak. After a slow start, the Tourists rallied in the later innings with key home runs and strong pitching from Railin Perez. Despite a strong comeback attempt from the Hot Rods, the Tourists sealed their victory, improving their record in the competitive series. Both teams will face off again in the ongoing series, with high expectations for the next matchup.

Asheville, NC – Tourists Clinch 9-6 Win Over Hot Rods

The Asheville Tourists achieved a hard-fought 9-6 victory against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, breaking a two-game losing streak on their recent road trip. This victory, which took place at Bowling Green Ballpark, improved the Tourists’ record to 16-20, while the Hot Rods fell to 20-16.

After starting the game behind, the Tourists began their scoring surge in the third inning. Walker Janek initiated the scoring with a solo home run, followed quickly by Cristian Gonzalez, who also hit a solo shot, bringing the score to 2-0. This offensive momentum continued into the fourth inning, where both Will Bush and Joseph Sullivan contributed solo home runs, pushing Asheville to a commanding 4-0 lead.

However, the Hot Rods responded strongly in the sixth inning. With a critical triple from Jhon Diaz, Bowling Green was able to surge back into the game, ultimately tying the score at 4-4 after Diaz scored on a wild pitch. This highlighted Bowling Green’s resilient performance and set up an exciting final stretch of the game.

In the eighth inning, the Asheville Tourists regained their momentum with another run, putting them back in the lead. The decisive moment came in the ninth inning when the Tourists stretched their lead significantly by scoring four more runs, bringing the score to 9-5. Key contributions during this pivotal inning included doubles from Tyler Whitaker, Lucas Spence, and Drew Vogel, solidifying Asheville’s offensive output.

Railin Perez was the winning pitcher for the Tourists, improving his record to 3-0 after allowing only two runs over 2.1 innings of relief work. On the opposing side, Garrett Gainey took the loss for the Hot Rods, now with a record of 0-2.

This game is part of a six-game series between the two teams. The Tourists and Hot Rods will face off again in the next matchup, set for 7:35 p.m. ET. Expectations are high as T.J. Nichols, sporting a record of 2-1 and a 2.36 ERA, is scheduled to pitch for the Hot Rods, while the Tourists will send Bryce Mayer to the mound, seeking his first win with a current ERA of 6.75.

This victory not only marks a crucial turning point for the Asheville Tourists as they aim for consistent performance but also intensifies the competitive spirit in the remaining games of this series. Both teams are positioned to make statements as the series progresses, and fans are eagerly looking forward to the next clash.

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