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Spartanburgers homer their way to another win over Asheville
TL;DR
The Spartanburgers defeated the Asheville Tourists 6-4, hitting four home runs in the game. Hub City maintained their lead despite a late rally attempt from Asheville.
Key points
- Spartanburgers won 6-4 against Asheville Tourists
- Team hit four home runs in the game
- Chandler Pollard hit an inside-the-park home run
- Enrique Segura pitched 4 1/3 innings
- Spartanburgers lead the series 2-0
SpartanburgersAsheville TouristsEnrique SeguraChandler Pollard
ASHEVILLE, N.C*.*— For the second straight day, the Spartanburgers (18-16) took a commanding lead to the ninth against the Tourists (8-27). Despite allowing the potential tying run to come to the plate in the final inning, Hub City held on for a 6-4 win in game two of the series.
The Spartanburgers once again teed off at HomeTrust Park. For the second straight game, Hub City hit four home runs, three of which left the yard. Quincy Scott, Antonis Macias and Yeison Morrobel all launched solo homers over the right field wall. Chandler Pollard was the odd man out — or in — as his inside-the-park home run started the scoring for the Spartanburgers. Pollard’s inside-the-parker is the second in Hub City history. Rafe Perich hit the first last season, also in Asheville.
The Tourists struck first against Hub City’s starter, Enrique Segura. Right fielder Justin Thomas Jr. knocked a leadoff double off the wall, advanced to third on a wild pitch, then scored on a sacrifice fly. Segura responded well; the right-hander battled through two walks in the second, then retired nine of the last 10 batters he faced. Segura finished 4 1/3 innings and struck out three.
After Asheville’s Yeriel Santos (L, 2-1) struck out the side in the top of the first, the first four Spartanburgers to face him reached base in the second. Santos got some help from his defense: the first two Hub City batters were thrown out at second base, one trying to stretch a single into a double, and the next caught stealing. With two outs, Scott walked and Ben Hartl singled. Pollard strong-armed the baseball into left center field. The line drive split the outfielders, who collided and tumbled to the ground. Scott and Hartl scored easily; Pollard raced around third and beat the relay throw in with a headfirst dive. Hub City led 3-1 after the top of the second.
Santos settled in and worked his way through 5 2/3 innings. Right-handed reliever Alain Pena took his place and finished off the top of the sixth. Hub City took flight against Pena in the next two innings. Scott led off the seventh with his third homer of the year, then Macias and Morrbel bashed solo shots two batters apart in the eighth. The ‘Burgers’ three home runs expanded the lead to 6-1.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Spartanburgers vs. Asheville game?
The Spartanburgers won the game against the Asheville Tourists with a final score of 6-4.
Who hit home runs for the Spartanburgers in the game against Asheville?
Quincy Scott, Antonis Macias, and Yeison Morrobel hit solo home runs, while Chandler Pollard hit an inside-the-park home run.
How did the Spartanburgers perform in their series against the Asheville Tourists?
The Spartanburgers won both games in the series against the Asheville Tourists, showcasing strong offensive performance.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Spartanburgers in the game against Asheville?
Enrique Segura was the starting pitcher for the Spartanburgers, completing 4 1/3 innings and striking out three batters.
