Greenville Drive overpower Asheville Tourists in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Greenville Drive secured a commanding 13-1 victory over the Asheville Tourists in Asheville, North Carolina, on July 29. Justin Gonzales ignited the offense with a first-pitch home run, followed by a series of walks that extended the lead to 4-0 in the first inning. The Drive added five runs in the third, including a two-run homer from Maximus Martin. Asheville's Justin Thomas Jr. provided the lone score with a solo shot. Greenville's offensive display included 15 hits and strong pitching from Kyson Witherspoon, who earned the win. The two teams will continue their series with a doubleheader on July 30, starting at 5:05 PM.
- •Drive recorded 15 hits; Azocar led with 4-for-6 performance.
- •Tourists managed only six hits, going 0-for-6 in scoring opportunities.
- •Witherspoon earned his third win, striking out five in five innings.
- •Martin hit his first home run of the season after returning on July 17.
- •Doubleheader scheduled for July 30 following a rainout.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Drive power past Asheville
"ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Greenville Drive began this six-game road trip with a 13-1 win in the series opener versus the Asheville Tourists. The Drive improves to 40-54, while the Tourists falls to 33-63. In the second-half standings, Greenville is now 14-17, while Asheville is 16-15. Justin Gonzales started the scoring with a blast on a first-pitch […]
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