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Hot Rods Start Fast in 8-5 Series-Clincher Over Emperors

June 14, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – A seven-run second inning powered the Bowling Green Hot Rods (45-17) to an 8-5 win over the Rome Emperors (32-30) on Sunday, securing a sixth series victory at Bowling Green Ballpark. Rome snagged the lead against Bowling Green starter Dominic Niman in the top of the

Kisting’s Quality Start Guides Hot Rods Past Emperors in 5-1 Win

June 13, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Starting pitcher Jacob Kisting posted the longest outing by a Bowling Green Hot Rods (44-17) pitcher this season, twirling 6.2 scoreless innings in a 5-1 victory over the Rome Emperors (32-29) on Saturday night. Kisting commanded the zone, tying his career-high eight strikeouts with at least

Colmenarez’s Go-Ahead Homer Leads White Squirrels to 8-5 Win

June 12, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Carlos Colmenarez marked his return to Bowling Green Ballpark with a go-ahead home run in bottom the eighth inning, while No. 1 Tampa Bay Rays prospect Theo Gillen collected a four-hit performance, leading the Bowling Green White Squirrels (43-17) to an 8-5 victory over the Rome

Comeback Effort Falls Short in 8-7 Loss to Emperors

June 11, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Tony Santa Maria’s five-RBI performance ignited a Bowling Green Bootleggers (42-17) comeback effort, including seven unanswered runs, but the Rome Emperors (32-27) held on for an 8-7 win at Bowling Green Ballpark on Thursday. The Emperors plated the first run in the top of the first

Mateo Drives in Two Runs in 8-3 Loss to Emperors

June 10, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Angel Mateo drove in two runs, while right-handed pitcher Jack Kartsonas tied a career-best eight strikeouts, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (42-16) dropped their Wednesday afternoon contest 8-3 to the Rome Emperors (31-27) at Bowling Green Ballpark. Rome gathered the game’s first run against Kartsonas

Hot Rods Secure First Half Title in 11-0 Victory Over Emperors

June 9, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Tampa Bay Rays’ No. 1 prospect Theo Gillen bashed a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first, and the Bowling Green Hot Rods (42-15) never looked back. Bowling Green clinched the South Atlantic League South Division’s first-half title in a dominant 11-0 win over

Four-Run Eighth Inning Leads Hot Rods to Extra-Innings Win

June 7, 2026

Wilmington, Delaware – Nathan Flewelling and Narciso Polanco each drove in two runs and the Bowling Green Hot Rods (41-15) capitalized with a four-run eighth inning, leading to a 5-4 win in extra innings over the Wilmington Blue Rocks (27-29) on Sunday at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. The Blue

Hot Rods Fight Through Rain for 5-2 Win Against Blue Rocks

June 6, 2026

Wilmington, Delaware – Jose Urbina tossed 5.0 strong innings, and the Bowling Green Hot Rods (40-15) came back strong after an hour and 16-minute rain delay, finishing the night with a 5-2 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks (27-28) on Saturday at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. The Hot Rods

Hot Rods Lose Heartbreaker 6-5 in Wilmington

June 5, 2026

Wilmington, Delaware – Emilien Pitre logged another three-hit performance, but late game theatrics led to a 6-5 loss for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (39-15) against the Wilmington Blue Rocks (27-27) on Friday at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. For the third time in the series, Bowling Green scored the

Kartsonas Strikes Out Career-High Eight Batters in 6-4 Win

June 4, 2026

Wilmington, Delaware – Jack Kartsonas struck out a career-high eight batters, while Adrian Santana extended his on-base streak to 23 games, helping the Bowling Green Hot Rods (39-14) to a 6-4 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks (26-27) on Thursday at Frawley Stadium. The Hot Rods jumpstarted the scoring in

Pitching Dominates in Hot Rods 3-1 Win Over Blue Rocks

June 3, 2026

Wilmington, Delaware – Dominic Niman tossed 4.0 shutout frames in his first start of the season, while early runs from the offense vaulted the Bowling Green Hot Rods (38-14) to a 3-1 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks (26-26) on Wednesday at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. Bowling Green opened

Hot Rods Strike Out 17 Batters in 10-2 Win Over Blue Rocks

June 2, 2026

Wilmington, Delaware – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (37-14) pitching staff struck out 17 batters, while the offense produced five multi-hit performances, leading to a 10-2 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks (26-25) on Tuesday at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. The Hot Rods started the scoring in the top

Bowling Green Drops Series Finale 4-3 to Hudson Valley

May 31, 2026

Wappingers Falls, New York – Adrian Santana extended his on-base streak to 20 games, but a late collapse led to a 4-3 loss for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (36-14) against the Hudson Valley Renegades (23-27) on Sunday at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, New York. The Hot Rods

Bodine’s Inside-the-Park Grand Slam Leads Hot Rods to 10-6 Win

May 30, 2026

Wappingers Falls, New York – Caden Bodine collected his first two High-A homers, including an inside-the-park grand slam, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (36-13) to a 10-6 win over the Hudson Valley Renegades (22-26) on Saturday at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, New York. Hudson Valley started the

Hot Rods Down Renegades 13-10 in Offensive Marathon

May 29, 2026

Wappingers Falls, New York – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (35-13) completed a comeback effort, rattling off a franchise-record 10 steals, taking down the Hudson Valley Renegades (22-26) by a score of 13-10 on Friday at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, New York. The Renegades opened the scoring in

Hot Rods Early Scoring Effort Falls Short in 9-7 Loss to Renegades

May 28, 2026

Wappingers Falls, New York – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (34-13) scored five first-inning runs, but the early scoring effort wasn’t enough as they fell to the Hudson Valley Renegades (22-25) by a score of 9-7 on Thursday at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, New York. Bowling Green plated

Kisting Hurls 5.0 Shutout Frames, Pitre Knocks in Four in 10-1 Win

May 27, 2026

Wappingers Falls, New York – Jacob Kisting tossed 5.0 shutout innings, while Emilien Pitre drove in four runs, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (34-12) to a 10-1 win over the Hudson Valley Renegades (21-25) on Wednesday at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, New York. The Hot Rods started

Hujsak’s Homer Lifts Hot Rods Over Renegades in 7-6 Win

May 26, 2026

Wappingers Falls, New York – Connor Husjak blasted a two-run homer in the eighth inning, powering the Bowling Green Hot Rods (33-12) past the Hudson Valley Renegades (21-24) on Tuesday, 7-6 at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, New York. Bowling Green plated the first runs of the game against

Bowling Green Caps Off Series with 5-3 Win Over Asheville

May 24, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Adrian Santana’s three-hit day and Jack Kartsonas’ joint-career-best seven strikeouts lifted the Bowling Green Hot Rods (32-12) to their fifth consecutive win over the Asheville Tourists (9-35) by a score of 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Tourists snatched the lead with one

Hot Rods Secure Series Victory in 6-4 Win Over Tourists

May 23, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Emilien Pitre’s three-RBI performance rallied the Bowling Green Hot Rods (31-12) back for a 6-4 victory in seven innings over the Asheville Tourists (9-34) on Saturday afternoon at Bowling Green Ballpark. Asheville struck first with two runs in the top of the third inning against Bowling

Hot Rods and Tourists Rained Out, Set for Saturday Doubleheader

May 22, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Friday night’s game between the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Asheville Tourists has been postponed due to expected rain in the forecast. The two teams continue their series with a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon. The Hot Rods and Tourists will play two seven-inning contests, with game

Flewelling and Kisting Spark Hot Rods to Doubleheader Sweep

May 21, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Nathan Flewelling slugged a walk-off home run, Jacob Kisting posted a career-high eight strikeouts, and the Bowling Green Hot Rods snatched two victories against the Asheville Tourists on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods rallied for a 2-1 win in game one, then cruised

Hot Rods and Tourists Postponed, Doubleheader Slated for Thursday

May 20, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Wednesday night’s 6:35 PM CT contest between the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Asheville Tourists has been postponed due to rain in the forecast. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Thursday, May 20 to continue the series. The doubleheader will consist of two seven-inning

Hujsak’s Two Homers Guide Hot Rods to 8-5 Win Over Tourists

May 19, 2026

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Connor Hujsak blasted his second multi-homer game of the season, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (28-12) to an 8-5 comeback victory over the Asheville Tourists (9-31) at Bowling Green Ballpark on Tuesday night. The Tourists started the scoring with three runs in the top of

Late Effort Not Enough in Hot Rods 12-10 Loss to Drive

May 17, 2026

Greenville, South Carolina – Nathan Flewelling launched the second grand slam for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (27-12), but the late run-scoring efforts weren’t enough in a 12-10 loss to the Greenville Drive (15-24) on Sunday at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina. For the sixth consecutive game, the Hot