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Overview > Local Scoop > Labels > Sports Tuesday, May 13, 2008 First Place! Tourists Rock RiverdogsThe Asheville Tourists got to work early and trounced the RiverDogs, gaining first place honors in the league's southern divisions. Jeff Cunningham ripped a three run homer off the Riverdogs' pitcher Betances. Then David Christianson teed off with his first of two homers on the day -- making the score 5-to-0 in the first inning. His second home run shot increased Asheville's lead to 6-to-0. Chase Oleander's error gave the Tourists an opportunity to score again when Michael Mitchell singled to right, bringing home Lars Davis. A unearned run was recorded later in the game, giving Asheville the victory 8-to-0.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 Tourists hold Pitch, Hit and Run TournamentThe Asheville Tourists, will be having a Pitch, Hit and run Tournament for 7-to-14 year olds. The competition will take place at 1pm on Saturday, May 10th at McCormick Field. Before the activities start, kids will be grouped according to age and both boys and girls will be put into one of four groups according to age. The kids will be asked to throw as many strikes as possible with six baseballs, taking swings at baseballs on a tee and a timed base-running competition. Those who win their group events will compete for tournament champion honors. Winners of individual events will also recognized and the best in each game will advance to sectionals. If they are good enough, they can advance all the way to the finals during the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. Participation in the Pitch, Hit and Run tournament is free. Contestants only need to bring proof of age. For further info, call (828) 258-0428.
Friday, April 4, 2008 Asheville Tourists' Regular Season StartsAsheville's minor league baseball team, the Asheville Tourists, have begun their regular season. There's plenty of time for people to grab a hot dog and join in the fun. This year, roaming vendors will be selling food and beverages to folks in the stands. New box seats have been built right under the press box and two Sunday night games will have fireworks displays. McCormick field hasn't changed much since it was built in 1924, but most people in Asheville see that as a good thing.
Friday, February 15, 2008 Asheville Tourists hold singing tryouts for pre-game National AnthemIt's not American Idol, but you’ll still get to sing in front of a crowd (assuming you make it that far). The Asheville Tourists are looking for a few singers to sing the National Anthem before their games at McCormick Field. On Saturday, March 29th, the team's front office will be holding tryouts to find pre-game singers from 10am to 2pm. Anyone and everyone can attend, and singers are not required to register. The tryouts will be broadcast over the stadium's PA system. In the past, the Tourists have been quite impressed with Asheville citizens' vocal ability and are hoping to be equally impressed this year. Labels: asheville, events, sports
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Asheville Native takes Bronze in World Cup Cycling EventAsheville native Lauren Franges assisted (along with her teammates) the US National Bicycle Team get a bit closer to the Olympic team this weekend. The twenty-five year old Franges and her teammates Kristin Armstrong and Christen King won the bronze medal in the third round of the World Track Cup in Los Angeles. The Cup is one of the races that will determine the fastest women cyclists in the world and those that will represent the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games. This was the first World Cup where the U.S. was able to medal as a team. “You can only go as fast as your slowest rider, so you have to be in tune with your other teammates,” Franges said. “Track is usually an individual sport, so in that respect, to be able to share the medal with my two other teammates, is a great feeling.” The team race is a new event for women on the world scene this year. Franges lives in Asheville with her husband / former manager, Michael Tamayo. She has been a professional cyclist since she was 18.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Can George Lift UNCA over the Tarheels? Leading the nation in blocked shots per game, The University of North Carolina Asheville's (11-3) 7 feet, 7 inch center Kenny George impressed UNC Chapel Hill's Tar Heels (15-0) in their first match-up. On Wednesday, January 7th, 2008, UNC Asheville fans are hoping he can do it again. The giant center so far averages 12.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.4 blocks per game for the current 2007-2008 season. The Bulldogs are 9-and-1 when George scores more than 10 points. UNC Asheville has won five of its last six games, to bring its record to 11-3 -- making them the leader of the Big South conference. UNCA just won a 61-58 away game over SEC team South Carolina Gamecocks, so expect the Bulldogs to come into the stadium with more than a little confidence in their game. Meanwhile, the Tar Heels are undefeated, vanquishing most opponents with runaway scoring. Though this has been the case, the team did need some overtime to squeak by the Clemson Tigers last Sunday, winning by only 2 points. The game starts at 7pm in Chapel Hill, and can be viewed locally in Asheville on ESPN-U (DIRECTV channel 609, Charter channel 322) and at Wild Wing Café. Final outcome (updated January 10th, 2008) Labels: asheville, events, sports
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