Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) watches the replay after Detroit Tigers Wenceel Pérez is ruled safe by second base umpire Will Little in front of Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña to steal second in the seventh inning during Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston.
Astros’ High-A affiliate creates online auction to aid hurricane relief efforts
Asheville Tourists brings sports community together following Helene’s destruction
Where can you find a collection of memorabilia for talent like Paul Skenes, Myles Garrett and Giannis Antetokounmpo in one place?
The Asheville Tourists’ online auction for Hurricane Helene relief.
The Astros’ High-A affiliate is bringing the sports world together in an effort to help its local community. Proceeds will go to MANNA Food Bank, Helpmate, BeLoved Asheville, United Way of Buncombe County and Always Asheville Fund. CareSource will match each dollar raised with a gift to MANNA Food Bank of up to $100,000.
“If you look at the history of disasters, tragedies in communities, it’s oftentimes a sports team that was a rallying cry,” said Brian DeWine, the Tourists’ owner/team president. “And we feel like that is our responsibility in this community. We’re supposed to be there for the community, for good times and bad times.”
After Helene hit Asheville on Sept. 30, the area suffered extreme flooding, mudslides and lost power. Tourists front-office members began volunteering at distribution centers, and when they eventually got cell service again, they fielded calls from across the country about how sports teams could help.
