BRISTOL -- The Greeneville Astros defeated the Bristol White Sox 3-2 Thursday night and won their opening series by taking two of three on the road.

The Astros return home tonight for the home opener of the 2009 season as the Danville Braves come to Greeneville for the first of a three-game weekend series. First pitch tonight is 7 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Fireworks will follow tonight's game.

Just like the first two games, the Astros took the initial lead. In the second inning, third round draft selection Jonathan Meyer collected his first professional hit with a double on a ground ball to left field. Julio Martinez, who had a big night at the plate, followed with another double to score Meyer and put the Astros on top 1-0.

In Martinez's next at-bat in the fifth inning, he hit his first career home run to right center field. He finished the night 3-for-4 with two doubles, a homer, two RBI and a run scored.

Frank Almonte, playing in his first game of the season, hit a double in the sixth inning that brought Miguel Arrendell around to score the Astros' final run.

Meanwhile, Astros starter Jose Cisnero threw five scoreless innings, giving up just three hits and striking out three as he earned the win.

Bristol did manage to give the Astros a little scare late in the game. The Sox scored a run in the seventh inning off a wild pitch by Jeiler Castillo and another run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth. However, Bristol's attempt at a comeback fell short when Nathan Pettus came in to pitch the final inning and earn his second save of the season.

Tickets for tonight's game and any contest this season are available at the Astros administrative office and online. For more information on the Astros, visit http://www.greenevilleastros.com or call (423) 638-0411.