Tourists fall to Drive in series opener

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Tourists dropped the opener of a six-game series against the Greenville Drive, falling 8-4 Tuesday night at HomeTrust Park.

Asheville (4-12) got a strong start from Luis Rodriguez, who pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed one run.

Trailing 1-0 in the seventh inning, Justin Thomas Jr. gave the Tourists their first lead of the night with a three-run home run over the left-field wall — the first homer recorded at the team’s newly-renovated ballpark.

Greenville (7-9) responded with three-run home runs in the eighth and ninth innings to regain control and secure the win.

Anthony Cruz (0-2) took the loss for Asheville after surrendering the late lead, while Shea Sprague (1-1) earned the victory for Greenville.

The two teams are scheduled to meet again at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday for Game 2 of the series.

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