Cook fans six, Hot Rods fall 14-2
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Alex Cook punched out six batters over 4.0 innings, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (1-1) bats went cold in a 14-2 loss to the Hudson Valley Renegades (1-1) on Saturday from Bowling Green Ballpark. Hudson Valley began the scoring off Cook in the top of
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Alex Cook punched out six batters over 4.0 innings, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (1-1) bats went cold in a 14-2 loss to the Hudson Valley Renegades (1-1) on Saturday from Bowling Green Ballpark.
Hudson Valley began the scoring off Cook in the top of the first with a lead-off solo home run by Jared Serna, putting the Renegades up 1-0.
Bowling Green answered back in the bottom of the second against Renegades starter Kyle Carr. Tatem Levins walked, Brock Jones doubled, and Blake Robertson walked to load the bases. Jhon Diaz worked a walk, scoring Levins to tie the game, 1-1. A passed ball by catcher Omar Martinez allowed Jones to score from third and put Bowling Green up, 2-1.
In the top of the third, Serna walked and Jesus Rodriguez singled to put runners on the corners. Martinez knocked a single to right, moving Rodriguez to third and scoring Serna to make it 2-2. Garrett Martin put the Renegades up 3-2, scoring Martinez on an RBI single.
The Renegades opened it up to a 14-2 lead off Hot Rods relievers Jonny Cuevas and Jeff Hakanson after scoring a combined 11 runs in the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings. The 11 runs were highlighted by a solo homer from Martinez in the fifth, and two-run blast by Rafael Flores in the seventh.
The Hot Rods went scoreless the rest of the way, losing by a final score of 14-2.
Cook (0-1) took the loss, striking out six and letting up three runs on five hits and two walks over 4.0 frames. Cuevas allowed five runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk while recording two outs. Hakanson tossed 2.0 innings, letting up six runs (five earned) on four hits, two walks, and a strikeout. Nate Dahle picked up a strikeout over 1.1 scoreless innings and Sandy Gaston threw a scoreless ninth.
Bowling Green and Hudson Valley play the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday with first pitch set for 1:05 PM CT. RHP Yoniel Curet (0-0, 0.00) starts for the Hot Rods and RHP Cam Schlittler (0-0, 0.00) starts for the Renegades.
Fans can catch all the action by watching on MiLB.tv, listening through the MiLB First Pitch App and BGHotRods.com. Fans can also secure their seats by calling (270) 901-2121, visiting the Bowling Green Ballpark box office during normal business hours, or going to www.bghotrods.com.
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