The Asheville Tourists clinched a berth in the 2014 South Atlantic League post-season with a win over the Delmarva Shorebirds.
Only four of the 14 teams in the league earn the opportunity to compete for the SAL championship.
It is the second time in the last three seasons that Asheville has earned a spot in the playoffs. In 2012, Asheville won the Southern division in the first half, defeated the Rome Braves in the first round, and beat the Greensboro Grasshoppers to take home the championship trophy. Last season, Asheville missed out on the playoffs and the Savannah Sand Gnats won the league championship. Remarkably, Asheville and Savannah will square off in the first round for a chance to play for this year’s title.
The Tourists will host Game 1 of the best-of-three playoff series against the Sand Gnats. The contest at McCormick Field is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3 at 7:05pm. Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah will host Game 2 and if necessary Game 3 of the series. If the Tourists defeat the Sand Gnats, they will host Games 1 and 2 in the best-of-five championship series against the Northern division representative. Those home games will take place on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9.
All tickets at all levels will be the same as priced for the regular season. This includes the $1 savings by purchasing in advance. No Flex Vouchers or Rain Checks will be available for the playoffs. Tuesday, September 9 will still be Buy One General Admission Ticket and Get one Free with an Ingles Advantage Card. Playoff tickets are currently on sale online at www.theashevilletourists.com and will be available at the ServPro box office in person or by phone at (828)258-0428 starting on Monday at 8:30am. Fans can purchase tickets to all three games. If the Tourists do not advance to the Championship round, refunds to games not played will be granted.
The Tourists will host the Hagerstown Suns for three games in their final homestand of the regular season; beginning on Tuesday, August 26.