News Summary
In a captivating doubleheader at Bowling Green Ballpark, the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Asheville Tourists each claimed a game. The Hot Rods dominated the first game 13-0 with stellar performances, particularly from Mac Horvath. In contrast, the Tourists rebounded to win the second game 4-1, highlighted by key hits from Kenni Gomez and Drew Vogel. This matchup was part of a six-game series, with excitement building for the series finale.
Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (21-17) and the Asheville Tourists (17-21) faced off in a thrilling doubleheader at Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday, splitting the two games. The Hot Rods achieved a commanding 13-0 victory in the first game, but the Tourists bounced back to win the second game 4-1.
In the first game, the Hot Rods showcased an impressive performance, dominating the Tourists right from the start. Bowling Green’s early momentum was set with Aidan Smith hitting a single followed by a two-run home run from Mac Horvath, putting the Hot Rods ahead 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning. The Hot Rods continued to pull away, scoring five additional runs in the second inning, primarily through a combination of hits and walks. Horvath’s double cleared the bases, significantly extending the Hot Rods’ lead.
By the conclusion of the third inning, the Hot Rods had already built a substantial lead of 10-0, adding three more runs in the fourth inning to finalize the game at 13-0. Garrett Edwards (4-1) emerged as the winning pitcher for Bowling Green, delivering five scoreless innings, allowing five hits and striking out four players. In contrast, Jose Guedez (1-4) was charged with the loss for Asheville after yielding ten runs in just three innings pitched.
The second game presented a contrasting narrative as the Tourists rebounded and claimed a victory. They established an early lead in the first inning, scoring two runs with a single from Kenni Gomez setting the tone. The Hot Rods responded in the third inning with a solo home run from Bryan Broecker, narrowing the deficit to 2-1.
Asheville regained control with a solo home run by Drew Vogel in the fourth inning and tacked on another run in the sixth, strengthening their position to a 4-1 final score. Brett Gillis secured the save for the Tourists, throwing three scoreless innings, while Colby Langford (3-1) earned the win for Asheville, pitching well in relief. On the other hand, Bowling Green’s Gary Gill Hill (1-3) faced the loss after allowing four runs over six innings of work.
This doubleheader was part of a six-game series between the two teams, with the finale scheduled for 1:05 PM CT on Sunday. The Hot Rods anticipated starting RHP Hayden Snelsire (1-0, with a 1.69 ERA) against the Tourists’ RHP Anderson Brito (0-1, 4.37 ERA) in what promised to be an exciting conclusion to the series.
Fans were encouraged to catch the games via MiLB.tv and secure their tickets for future matchups at Bowling Green Ballpark, where excitement and competitive spirit filled the air throughout the doubleheader.
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Additional Resources
- MiLB: Santana Collects Two Hits as Hot Rods Fall 6-2 to Tourists
- Wikipedia: Bowling Green, Kentucky
- BG Daily News: Hot Rods Drop Finale, Split Series with Asheville
- Google Search: Bowling Green Hot Rods
- MiLB: Tourists Split Doubleheader
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baseball
- MiLB: Hot Rods Rally Late but Fall 9-6 to Tourists
- Google News: Bowling Green Hot Rods
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