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The Bowling Green Hot Rods had a mixed weekend against the Greenville Drive, losing 8-4 on Saturday before bouncing back with a 5-0 victory on Sunday. The highlight was Adrian Santana’s first professional home run during Saturday’s game. Despite a strong early lead from the Drive, the Hot Rods showed resilience with a powerful comeback on Sunday. The series concluded with both teams having three wins each, as the Hot Rods look forward to their upcoming six-game series against the Grasshoppers in Greensboro.
Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods faced the Greenville Drive in a tightly contested weekend series, splitting it with a loss on Saturday and a victory on Sunday. This weekend was highlighted by Adrian Santana hitting his first professional home run, a notable achievement for the budding player.
The Hot Rods lost to the Drive 8-4 on Saturday, bringing their season record to 23-21. Meanwhile, the Drive improved to 20-24 following the win. The game took place at Bowling Green Ballpark, where the Drive jumped to an early lead.
In the first inning, the Greenville Drive quickly put pressure on Hot Rods starter Gary Gill Hill. Franklin Arias started the offensive charge with a single and promptly stole second base. Following a walk to Nelly Taylor and a single from Antonio Anderson, the Drive loaded the bases. A passed ball allowed Arias to score, and a wild pitch from Gill Hill sent Taylor home, giving the Drive a quick 2-0 lead.
Continuing their momentum, the Drive scored two more runs courtesy of Brooks Brannon’s single, which brought in Arias and a second runner, extending their lead to 4-0. They did not stop there, tacking on another run in the second inning when Taylor’s single brought Arias across home plate.
The Drive’s offensive explosion continued in the third inning when Miguel Bleis hit a two-run home run, pushing the score to 7-0. The Hot Rods managed to get on the board in the bottom of the fifth when Emilien Pitre drove in Blake Robertson, narrowing the score to 7-1.
Despite the Hot Rods’ efforts, the Drive further extended their lead in the seventh inning with another run from Taylor’s single, now leading 8-1. The Hot Rods’ Santana made a notable impact in the bottom of the seventh, firing off a three-run home run, closing the game to 8-4. However, it was not enough to change the outcome.
On the mound, the Drive’s Max Carlson secured the win, allowing just one run over 1.2 innings of relief, while Gill Hill took the loss after giving up seven runs on seven hits across five innings. Adam Smith earned a save for the Drive by pitching the final 2.2 innings without allowing any runs.
Sunday’s recap saw the Hot Rods bounce back impressively, defeating the Drive 5-0 in a rain-shortened game. The team’s pitcher, Hayden Snelsire, excelled on the mound, throwing 6.0 scoreless innings. Santana contributed to the team’s early success by doubling and scoring in the first inning. Pitre again shone with the bat, collecting three RBIs with significant hits in the third and fifth innings.
The Drive struggled offensively, managing only four hits throughout the match and failing to capitalize on good scoring opportunities. The rain halted gameplay before the game’s conclusion, securing the Hot Rods’ win and elevating their overall record to 24-21.
With the series now split at three wins each, the Hot Rods are set to travel to Greensboro. They will face the Grasshoppers in a six-game series starting Tuesday. Fans can keep up with the upcoming games through platforms like MiLB.tv or listen via the MiLB First Pitch App and BGHotRods.com. Tickets for home games can be purchased by calling (270) 901-2121 or visiting the box office.
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Additional Resources
- MiLB: Snelsire Solid Start Leads Hot Rods to 5-0 Weather Shortened Win
- Wikipedia: Bowling Green, Kentucky
- MiLB: Drive Blanked in Rain-Shortened Loss to Hot Rods
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baseball
- MiLB: Santana Slugs First Professional Homer, Hot Rods Fall 8-4
- Google Search: Bowling Green Hot Rods
- BG Daily News: Sports Hot Rods
- Google News: Hot Rods
- MiLB: Smith Smacks Two-Run Bomb, Bootleggers Fall 4-3
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