‘Burgers bash their way to win in Asheville

TL;DR

The Spartanburgers defeated the Asheville Tourists 13-11, hitting four home runs in the game. This victory marked a franchise record for home runs in a single game.

Key points

Spartanburgers won 13-11 against Asheville Tourists
Four home runs hit by Spartanburgers in the game
Franchise record for home runs in a single game
All nine Hub City starters recorded at least one hit
Malcolm Moore hit a grand slam in the third inning

SpartanburgersAsheville TouristsGleider FiguereoLuke Hanson

ASHEVILLE, N.C*.*— The Spartanburgers (17-16) slugged four home runs, tying a franchise single-game best, on the way to a 13-11 shootout victory over the Asheville Tourists (8-26) at HomeTrust Park Tuesday. The ‘Burgers tallied 15 hits; all nine Hub City starters record at least one knock.

Gleider Figuereo, Luke Hanson and Rafe Perich all hit round-trippers in the top of the second, the first time the Spartanburgers have hit three in a single inning. The three long balls plated all six runs of the frame. Malcolm****Moore tacked on four more with a third-inning grand slam. Hub City has launched 33 home runs through 33 games.

Figuereo started off the top of the second with a leadoff bomb off Asheville starter Luis Rodriguez. After a pair of singles from Yeison Morrobel and Quincy Scott, Hanson went yard. Maxton Martin then poked the second of his three hits, and Perich promptly cleared the 36-foot wall in right field. Hub City led 6-0 after the top of the second; the Tourists responded against Spartanburgers starter Aidan Curry with a two-run homer from Chase Call.

In the third, the ‘Burger bats chased Rodriguez (L, 1-2) out of the game. Morrobel singled, then scored on a Carter Garate ground ball which was ruled an error. Garate was picked off, but Hanson walked and Martin singled to end Rodriguez’s night. Perich walked against reliever Joan Ogando, then Moore launched his grand slam. Hub City led 11-2 after the top of the third.

Asheville again scored two runs in the bottom half on an RBI double from Alejandro Nunez. Curry then struck out the side. The right-hander fanned seven through four innings, then passed the baton to the bullpen.

Ahead by seven runs, the Spartanburgers’ offense kept pressing. In the fourth, a walk from Morrobel and a single from Scott led to the end of Ogando’s outing. Facing Tourists right-hander Anthony Cruz, Hanson bashed a double off the center field wall to plate his final two RBIs, runs 12 and 13 for Hub City. Those would go on to be the deciding runs of the game.

Q&A

How many home runs did the Spartanburgers hit against the Asheville Tourists?

The Spartanburgers hit four home runs during their game against the Asheville Tourists.

What was the final score of the Spartanburgers vs. Asheville Tourists game?

The final score was 13-11 in favor of the Spartanburgers.

Who were the key players for the Spartanburgers in their win over the Tourists?

Key players included Gleider Figuereo, Luke Hanson, Rafe Perich, and Malcolm Moore, all contributing significantly to the team's performance.