MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -Asheville, NC – The Drive (36-28) fell behind early to the Tourists, and never had the chance to make a comeback as heavy rains in Asheville brought an early conclusion to Tuesday’s game at McCormick Field. After an hour and five minute rain delay, the Tourists (25-40) were awarded a 4-0 shutout.

 

For the second time in less than a week, the Drive were unable to figure out Asheville’s Ethan Hollingsworth (5-4) who tossed all five innings, scattering four hits. Tim Federowicz recorded on of Greenville’s hits, his 18^th double of the season to extend his hit streak to seven games.

 

The Tourists scored runs in each of the first three innings off Nick Hagadone (0-1), scoring both runs in the top of the first before an out was even recorded. Scott Robinson led off with a double and stole second. After Delta Cleary was hit by a pitch, Jordan Pacheco doubled home the pair.

 

An inning later, Asheville’s run came after Hagadone retired the first two batters of the inning as Beau Seabury and Robinson laced back-to-back doubles. Ryan Peisel knocked in the Tourists final run in the third with a single following Jimmy Cesario’s double.

 

The good news for the Drive is that they still remain 1-1/2 games behind the Charleston RiverDogs who suffered a walk-off loss at the hands of the Augusta GreenJackets.

 

The Drive and Tourists continue their three-game series tomorrow night with first pitch set for 7:15 PM, with the game being televised from McCormick Field on WMYA My 40. Right-hander Stolmy Pimentel (5-3, 2.02 ERA) will toe the rubber for Greenville as Asheville counters with Jonnathan Aristil (0-2, 5.25 ERA)

 

The Drive return home to Fluor Field on Friday to close out the first half of the regular season with a three-game series versus the Lexington Legends. Single-game tickets, group outings, and luxury accommodations can be purchased by calling (864) 240-4500 or visit www.GreenvilleDrive.com for more information.

 

GAME NOTES:

Tim Federowicz is batting .533 (16-for-30) with 2 homers, 6 RBI, and 9 runs scored during his 7-game hit streak...he has 6 multi-hit games over that span...with his 0-for-2 performance, Anthony Rizzo’s hit streak was snapped at 7 games...Charleston’s magic number is 4 with 5 games remaining

 

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