Best streams of 2019: All-Star Games
There’s no better time to see the brightest stars of baseball’s future than at Minor League All-Star Games, when the best of the best get the chance to battle for bragging rights after earning a spot during the first half of a long season. It's a reward for the players,
Nix and Betts build it, so they can train
For about three years, Jacob Nix had mulled over constructing his own pitching mound. But with access to countless fields, training facilities and bullpens in just about every area of the country, there was never a dearth of places to throw from and the Padres right-hander never felt the need
Whalen Homers Twice, Baz K's Nine in 4-3 Walk-off Loss
South Bend, IN- Shane Baz tied a career-high with nine strikeouts while Seaver Whalen blasted two homers for the first time in his career but the South Bend Cubs walked off on the Bowling Green Hot Rods in the 10th inning of Sunday's 4-3 loss at Four Winds Field. The
Hot Rods Claim Second-Half Eastern Division Title with 5-4 Win
South Bend, IN- The Bowling Green Hot Rods claimed a second-half Eastern Division Title in a 5-4 victory over the South Bend Cubs on Saturday in one of the strangest games of the season for the Hot Rods. Bowling Green is 81-56 overall with a 42-25 record in the second
Playoffs? Hot Rods Clinch Playoff Bid With Doubleheader Sweep
The Bowling Green Hot Rods will have an opportunity to defend their Midwest League Championship as they clinched their fourth-straight playoff berth with a doubleheader sweep of the South Bend Cubs, winning 4-3 and 7-2 on Monday night. The Hot Rods improved to 78-55, 39-24 in the second half ahead
Franco, Sampen, Betts Named to Midwest League Post-Season All-Star Team
Bowling Green, KY- Richard A. Nussbaum II, President of the Midwest League of Baseball Clubs, has announced Caleb Sampen, Chris Betts, and Wander Franco were named to the Midwest League Post-Season All-Star Team on Friday. Franco earned Prospect of the Year honors while all three players earned their second All-Star
Hot Rods Power Past Dragons for 5-1 Victory
Chris Betts and Osmy Gregorio homered to back Alan Strong, who fired 6.2 innings of one-run ball to lead the Hot Rods to a 5-1 win over the Dayton Dragons on Friday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods won the series and improved to 71-52, 32-21 in the
Betts Drives in Five in 10-0 Win Over Captains
Chris Betts drove in five runs and Caleb Sampen spun 6.0 innings of shutout baseball as the Bowling Green Hot Rods avoided a series sweep with a 10-0 victory over the Lake County Captains. Bowling Green improved to 62-44, 23-13 in the second half, ahead of Tuesday's series opener in
Strong Outstanding in 3-2 Win Over Bandits
Davenport, IA- Alan Strong tossed seven shutout innings while Chris Betts homered in support as the Bowling Green Hot Rods defeated the Quad Cities River Bandits, 3-2 at Modern Woodmen Park on Saturday night. The Hot Rods improve to 58-40 overall and 19-9 in the second half with the second
Hot Rods Fall 6-0 in Thursday Loss to Cougars
Geneva, IL- Chris Betts had two hits for the Bowling Green Hot Rods in a 6-0 loss to the Kane County Cougars on Thursday night at Northwestern Medicine Field. The Hot Rods fall to 56-40 and 17-9 in the second half with the series finale set for Friday evening with
Hot Rods Fall in 6-5 Walk-Off Loss to Cougars on Wednesday
Geneva, IL- Chris Betts homered and Ford Proctor had a three-hit night, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods couldn't hold off a ninth-inning rally by the Kane County Cougars in a 6-5 walk-off loss on Wednesday night at Northwestern Medicine Field. The Hot Rods are 56-39 overall and 17-8 in
Hot Rods Sweep Timber Rattlers With 8-4 Win
The Bowling Green Hot Rods finished off an 11-game homestand in style, sweeping the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers with an 8-4 victory on Monday afternoon at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods improved to 56-38, 17-7 in the second half, ahead of Tuesday's off-day and subsequent trip to Kane County, which
Betts' Slam Highlights 12-2 Rout over Whitecaps
Chris Betts launched his third grand slam of the season and Alan Strong twirled 7.0 innings of one-run ball to lead the Bowling Green Hot Rods to a 12-2 victory over the West Michigan Whitecaps on Saturday night. The Hot Rods moved to 51-35 ahead of Sunday's contest, which will
Betts Homers as Hot Rods Fall 13-7 to Dayton
Chris Betts launched his 13th homer of the season to lead a 15-hit attack, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods couldn't overcome an offensive onslaught from the Dayton Dragons in a 13-7 loss in a see-saw series finale. The Hot Rods fell to 50-35 and will begin a three-game series
McGee K's Seven as Hot Rods Take Series Opener 5-2
Easton McGee struck out seven over 6.0 innings of two-run ball and the offense came through with a pair of two-run innings, leading a 5-2 victory over the Great Lakes Loons in the series opener on Tuesday night. The Hot Rods improved to 42-33, 3-2 in the second half, with
Hot Rods Celebrate All-Star MVP with Bat Throw Contest on Friday
Bowling Green, KY- The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce an expansion to Friday night's promotional schedule. In addition to Princess and Pirate night along with Fireworks Friday presented by Norton Children's Hospital, fans will get the chance to act like
All Betts are on at Midwest All-Star Game
As the entire West All-Star Team screamed and taunted every pitch during a sudden-death Home Run Derby to decide the Midwest League All-Star Game, the East's Chris Betts of Bowling Green stepped out of the batter's box and called his one time out.After the East and West battled to a
Betts Homers, Hot Rods Lose Late Lead in 3-2 Loss
Lansing, MI- Chris Betts hit his 12th home run of the season in the Bowling Green Hot Rods 3-2 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts on Friday night at Cooley Law School stadium in Lansing, MI in the opener of a three-game series. The Hot Rods fall to 38-30 with the
Franco's Walk-Off Hit Sends Hot Rods to 7-6, 10-Inning Win
Wander Franco's walk-off single capped off a back-and-forth 7-6 victory in 10 innings for the Bowling Green Hot Rods in the series opener against the West Michigan Whitecaps. The Hot Rods will return to action in game two of the series on Saturday night, with the first pitch at 6:35
Eight Hot Rods Selected to 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game
Bowling Green, KY- The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Midwest League announced that eight players have been selected to the 2019 Midwest League Eastern Division All-Star Roster on Wednesday. Four position players, three of which will start, and four pitchers will take
Bootleggers Held to Two Hits in 8-4 Loss
The Bowling Green Bootleggers were held to just two hits and couldn't hold an early two-run lead as the Great Lakes Loons took the rubber game of the series against Bowling Green by a score of 8-4. Bowling Green will hit the road to Lansing to begin a three-game series
Betts and Johnson Homer to Lead Comeback 6-3 Victory
Chris Betts and Kaleo Johnson homered to lead a comeback from three-runs down and the Bowling Green Hot Rods defeated the Great Lakes Loons 6-3 on Tuesday night to move into first place in the division. The Hot Rods' seventh-straight win moved them to 32-20 ahead of Wednesday night's contest,
Betts' Two Homers Lead 10-5 Comeback Win over Dayton
Chris Betts homered twice, Grant Witherspoon added a homer of his own and the Bowling Green Hot Rods erased a five-run deficit in a 10-5 victory over the Dayton Dragons to secure a four-game sweep and sixth-consecutive win. The Hot Rods improved to 31-20 ahead of Tuesday's series opener against
Franco, Proctor, Gregorio All Have Three Hits in 10-4 Victory
Chris Betts and Grant Witherspoon homered and three players posted three-hit nights to pace a 16-hit attack as the Bowling Green Hot Rods won their season-high fourth-straight game, defeating the Dayton Dragons 10-4 on Saturday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods improved to 29-20 ahead of Sunday night's
Betts, Hot Rods Slam Whitecaps in 9-7 Victory
Comstock Park, MI- Tony Pena had four hits and Chris Betts hit his second grand slam of the season in the Bowling Green Hot Rods 9-7 victory over the West Michigan Whitecaps in the series finale at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, MI. The Hot Rods improve to 27-20