The Asheville Tourists took the rubber match from the Winston-Salem Dash, 12-5, on Sunday afternoon.
The Tourists overcame an early deficit, scored the game’s final 11 runs, and clinched the series two games to one.
Pascanel Ferreras hit a solo Home Run to begin the bottom of the third inning that tied the score 1-1. Winston-Salem used a four-run fourth to build a 5-1 lead; however, the Tourists responded and took control.
Narbe Cruz and Ferreras both plated a run in the bottom of the fourth. Cruz then tied the game in the fifth with a two-run single. Ferreras followed with an RBI single that gave the Tourists a lead they would never relinquish.
Collin Price provided some breathing room in the bottom of the seventh. Asheville’s backstop clubbed a three-run Home Run to left to put the Tourists in front 9-5. Brice Matthews tacked on an RBI single and Luis Baez laced a two-run Home Run in the eighth.
The pitching staff was led by Jose Guedez. The right-hander pitched 4.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen, struck out seven, and was credited with the win.
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Written by Doug Maurer, Asheville Tourists.