Bowling Green Hot Rods Virtual Press Box
Game Notes, Rosters, Broadcast Info, Media Credentials & More
Bowling Green Hot Rods Communications Department
After spending the 2021 season with the Hot Rods as an intern, Riley returns to Bowling Green for his first season as the Broadcast and Media Relations Manager. As a native of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Riley stayed in his hometown for college, earning his degree in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. This has led him to work at many different levels of baseball, including collegiate summer wood-bat leagues, NCAA and MiLB.
During the season, Riley will handle the radio broadcast, media availabilities, and media materials for the Hot Rods. This includes home and road broadcasts, conducting and scheduling interviews, along with daily game notes. In the offseason, Riley gives back and connects with the Bowling Green community as our Community Relations Manager.
As a Michigander, his favorite sports teams are the Detroit Tigers, Lions, and Pistons. This shows his loyalty while sticking with his teams through hard times. Outside of sports, Riley enjoys music, video games, and watching many, many movies.
A graduate of the University of Miami, Cal spent four years behind the microphone for WVUM 90.5 FM, broadcasting Hurricanes football, baseball, men's and women's basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Friedman also contributed to UMTV's SportsDesk, CaneSport, and The Miami Hurricane, building a strong foundation in play-by-play, reporting, and sports journalism. He later served as the Voice of Garden City Community College and Garden City High School, while also working as Sports Director for Western Kansas News before joining the Kansas City Monarchs broadcast team. Today, Friedman brings his passion for storytelling and the game to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, delivering the excitement of Hot Rods baseball to fans throughout the season.
Blake Forshee began his career with the Bowling Green Hot Rods while still in high school, working linescore and music operations. He later interned with the organization as a General Intern in 2017 and as the Video Production Intern in 2019. After graduating from Western Kentucky University in 2019, Blake joined the Hot Rods full-time as Video Production Manager.
In 2022, Blake accepted a position as the Director of Digital Media for Lipscomb University Athletics, where he oversaw all video, photography, and graphic design efforts across 12 athletic programs. He also developed and executed social media campaigns that elevated the Bisons’ digital presence on a national stage. His work was featured by Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, FOX Sports, Major League Soccer, Under Armour, NCAA, MiLB, and more. During his time at Lipscomb, Blake had the opportunity to cover multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including Men’s Soccer (2022, 2023), Baseball (2023), Women’s Soccer (2024), and Men’s Basketball (2024).
Blake returned to the Hot Rods in September 2025 to lead the organization’s Creative Department, overseeing graphic design, video production, marketing, community engagement, and social media. He’s excited to continue amplifying the Hot Rods brand and creating engaging experiences for fans.
Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, watching sports, and playing video games. His favorite teams include the Cincinnati Reds, Tennessee Titans, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, and now the Lipscomb Bisons.
Bowling Green Hot Rods Game Information
After winning the first two games of the series, the Hot Rods look to continue their success against Hub City at Fifth Third Park. First pitch is scheduled for 5:35pm Central.
Rays #17 Prospect RHP Jose Urbina(4-3, 4.10) takes the mound for Bowling Green today, looking to continue his road success (3-1. 2.61). He will face a yet to be announced Spartanburger starter.
RHP Junior William activated from the injured list and transferred to High-A Bowling Green wearing #26
Subtractions:
LHP T.J. Fondtain transferred from High-A Bowling Green to Double-A Montgomery
Lineup Sheets (Home Games Only)
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Pregame Radio Interviews
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Broadcast Information
The Bowling Green Hot Rods Radio Network is the home of all 132 Bowling Green Hot Rods regular season games each season on streaming apps. Fans can listen to all Hot Rods games from any location by streaming via our website, as well as the MiLB First Pitch app.
Riley Edwards will handle play-by-play duties in his 4th season as the "Voice of the Hot Rods". Broadcasts begin 15 minutes before first pitch.
Fans can stream all 132 Hot Rods games for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Additionally, fans may purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLBNetwork, and MLB Big Inning.
Media Credentials
Full season and daily Media credentials are available upon request for legitimate news-gathering outlets looking to cover the 2026 Bowling Green Hot Rods. All daily requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the game in which you plan to cover in order to process the requests in a timely manner. Media members who obtain a media credential MUST be working media. Credentials MAY NOT be used as a game ticket, for recreational access, or to receive a giveaway. Credential requests for Bowling Green Hot Rods road games should be directed to the media relations department for the home team.
NOTE: Filling out the daily media credential application does not guarantee that the request will be approved.
Members of the Baseball Writers of America Association (BBWA) do not need to apply for credentials but are requested to reach out to the Nashville Sounds communications department so that accommodations can be made in the press box.
Media Mailing List
Request to be added to the Hot Rods' email list to receive Game Notes, Game Recaps, Team Press Releases, and Bowling Green Ballpark News by contacting Riley Edwards ([email protected]).
Media Information
Once approved, credentials will be made available to pick up at the Bowling Green Ballpark Will Call Window at the main ticket office (located next to the main gate on E 8th Avenue). Daily credentials will be available for pick up at least 4 hours prior to first pitch. A valid ID is required to pick up credentials.
The media entrance to Bowling Green Ballpark is through the glass doors into the lobby. Media members must have their credentials in order to enter the ballpark.
Media parking is available in the Stadium Park Parking Garage located next to the stadium at 360 E 8th Avenue.
Interview Requests
All interviews for Bowling Green Hot Rods players/staff MUST BE SCHEDULED through the Bowling Green Hot Rods Communications Department and requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance. Credentialed media members will be allowed to access the playing field with prior approval. At no time will media members be allowed in fair territory or beyond first or third base. Pre-game interviews must be conducted prior to on-field stretch or at the conclusion of batting practice and all non-uniformed personnel must clear the field at the conclusion of the visiting team's scheduled batting practice time. Post-game media availability can be scheduled 15-minutes after the conclusion of the game (based on availability) and will take place at an area determined by the Bowling Green Hot Rods Communications Department.
Both the home and visiting clubhouse at Bowling Green Ballpark are CLOSED at all times unless permission is granted by the Hot Rods or a visiting Communications Department. Training Rooms are CLOSED TO THE MEDIA AT ALL TIMES.
All interview requests for opposing teams must be coordinated through each club's media relations department.
Photography & Videography
Credentialed photographers are available to shoot anywhere around the 360-degree concourse at Bowling Green Ballpark, if open and available, and it does not obstruct fans. Please be mindful of stadium staff and ballpark cameras at all times. Field-level or dugout camera well access during a game MUST be pre-approved by the Bowling Green Hot Rods Communications Department. If approved to be in the dugout camera wells, please be mindful of Hot Rods staff, as they have the right of way. If you wish to switch dugouts or leave the area, please wait until the half-inning is complete. Use the gate leading to the stands at the far end of each dugout to exit or walk around the warning track behind home plate to the other dugout if switching sides while not interfering with players entering/exiting the dugouts.
Possession of and/or usage of drones on ballpark property and/or ballpark airspace is explicitly prohibited; violators could face local and federal penalties.
