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In a thrilling game, the Greenville Drive battled back from an early deficit to defeat the Asheville Tourists 11-4. Captained by strong performances, the Drive scored 10 consecutive runs after falling behind, showcasing resilience and offensive skill.
Greenville Drives Overcome Early Deficit to Secure Victory Over Asheville Tourists
Greenville, SC – In an impressive display of resilience, the Greenville Drive triumphed over the Asheville Tourists with a score of 11-4 after overcoming an early deficit in the game held on Friday evening. This victory elevates the Drive’s record to 40-39, while the Tourists’ record now stands at 36-43.
The contest began with Asheville taking an early lead, scoring four runs in the first two innings. Lucas Spence initiated the scoring with a leadoff double, successfully stealing third base, and subsequently crossing home plate on a wild pitch. The Tourists capitalized on this early momentum by adding three more runs during the second inning. This surge was fueled by a double steal executed by Drew Vogel and Oliver Carrillo, followed by Tyler Whitaker’s single which drove in Vogel. Chase Jaworsky contributed with an RBI hit that brought Carrillo home, and Spence capped off the inning with a sacrifice fly, establishing a lead of 4-1 for Asheville.
However, the tide began to turn for the Drive in the second inning when Will Turner launched a solo home run, marking the first of his season. The Drive’s comeback continued in the fourth inning when they tied the game by scoring three runs. This rally was sparked by Johanfran Garcia’s single, which led to Antonio Anderson’s triple that scored Garcia. Yophery Rodriguez followed with a double, allowing Anderson to cross the plate, and Albert Feliz capped the scoring with a two-out RBI single that tied the game at 4-4.
Greenville effectively took the lead in the fifth inning, where Nazzan Zanetello’s one-out single was instrumental. This set the stage for Anderson’s double, which put the Drive ahead at 5-4, and Rodriguez’s second double scored Anderson, extending the lead to 6-4.
The Drive further solidified their advantage in the sixth inning with additional runs, as Kelvin Diaz’s single combined with Zanetello’s double ramped the score to 7-4. This was just the beginning of a dominant performance from Greenville, who capitalized on a weak showing from Asheville’s bullpen throughout the game.
In a breakout eighth inning, the Drive scored four runs against Asheville’s relief pitching. Justin Riemer began the rally with a walk, advancing to second on a throwing error. Nelly Taylor’s RBI single scored Riemer, followed by Zanetello’s third hit of the game that brought Feliz home. Garcia continued the offensive barrage with a single that scored Taylor, and finally, Anderson contributed a sacrifice fly that brought Zanetello across home plate, concluding the scoring at 11-4.
Greenville’s bullpen was equally effective, with Erik Rivera (2-0) and Matt McShane contributing to the team’s success. Individual performances stood out, with Zanetello finishing 3-for-6 with two RBIs and three runs scored, alongside a stolen base. Anderson had an impressive outing as well, going 2-for-3 with a double, triple, and three RBIs. Rodriguez enhanced the offensive effort with two doubles and two RBIs, while Turner added to the scoreline with a 1-for-3 night that included two walks and two runs.
Greenville showcased strong performance with runners in scoring position, going 7-for-14 in that department while leaving nine men on base. They also benefited from Asheville’s eight walks and errors throughout the game. In stark contrast, Asheville’s pitcher, Derek True, suffered the loss, allowing four runs over 3 and 2/3 innings. The Tourists mustered only four hits and failed to score after the second inning, struggling to find their rhythm.
The Drive will look to continue their success against Asheville in a bid for a series win in their next matchup scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
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