"Hit 'Em Where They Ain't"

"Hit 'em where they ain't" is a quote attributed to old school Hall of Famer Wee Willie Keeler. The Asheville Tourists used their speed to take to the gaps and the base paths to run their way to a 6-3 record over the Rome Braves last night. Six of the Tourists nine hits went for extra bases and they stole eight bases. Centerfielder Wes Rogers tied a South Atlantic League record by stealing five bases in the game (second base three times and third bases twice) and was on base five times- a triple, single, and three walks- as he batted from the leadoff position for the first time this season. He batted from the #9 slot in the first game. Second Baseman Forrest Wall went 2 for 4 with two doubles. Tourists starter, left hander Helmis Rodriquez, pitched six strong innings, giving up an unearned run, and struck out two and walked two. Close Josh Michalec came in to pitch a scoreless ninth to get his second save in as many games.