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The Bowling Green Hot Rods dominated the Hub City Spartanburgers with a 12-5 victory in game three of their series. The Hot Rods started strong, scoring five runs in the first inning, with a two-run homer from Emilien Pitre. Despite a seventh-inning rally from the Spartanburgers to tie the game at 5-5, Bowling Green responded with a series of hits, including a two-run homer from Mac Horvath, securing their win. Junior William earned the pitching win, while Hub City’s D.J. McCarty took the loss.
Bowling Green – The Bowling Green Hot Rods claimed victory over the Hub City Spartanburgers with a dominant performance, defeating them 12-5 in game three of their series. The win improved the Hot Rods’ season record to 1-0 and brings their overall record to 35-30. Conversely, the Spartanburgers began the series with a 0-1 record, dropping their overall standing to 31-35.
The game took an exciting turn right from the start, as Bowling Green scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning. Adrian Santana led off with a single, setting the tone for the inning. Emilien Pitre followed with a powerful two-run home run, giving the Hot Rods an early advantage. The rally included two additional walks and base hits, culminating in a commanding lead for Bowling Green.
Hub City managed to respond in the second inning when Luis Marquez’s line-drive single drove in Casey Cook, bringing the Spartanburgers on the board. They had loaded the bases earlier in that inning, showing signs of a potential comeback. However, Bowling Green’s starting pitcher, Hayden Snelsire, continued to dominate the mound, successfully retiring the side in the first inning and pitching three consecutive scoreless frames to keep the pressure on the Spartanburgers.
On the other side, Hub City’s Kolton Curtis struggled initially, allowing five runs in the first inning but regained control with three scoreless innings following that. D.J. McCarty replaced Curtis later in the game but yielded two runs in relief, which ultimately contributed to the Spartanburgers’ defeat.
The game intensified in the seventh inning when the Spartanburgers tied the contest at 5-5. Keith Jones II opened with a leadoff home run, energizing the Hub City lineup. The Spartanburgers executed a double steal that led to an error, allowing another run to score, momentarily overturning the momentum.
However, the Hot Rods responded impressively in the same inning. After two outs, five consecutive Bowling Green batters reached base, leading to a surge that saw Ryan Spikes drive in two runs with a single, successfully scoring both Mac Horvath and Noah Myers. Raudelis Martinez contributed further with a two-run double, and Horvath capped off the rally with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, solidifying the Hot Rods’ 12-5 lead.
Junior William secured the pitching win for Bowling Green, allowing two runs over 1.2 innings on the mound. In contrast, D.J. McCarty suffered the loss for Hub City after giving up five runs over 2.2 innings pitched, reflecting the game’s challenging moments for the Spartanburgers.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods and Hub City Spartanburgers are set to face each other again on Saturday at 7:35 p.m. ET. The upcoming matchup will see southpaw Mason Molina making his much-anticipated debut for Hub City, while Bowling Green will counter with right-hander T.J. Nichols, who boasts a 6-2 record and a 3.70 ERA.
This series marks a significant moment for the Hub City Spartanburgers, who are playing their inaugural season as the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, bringing excitement and fresh energy to the local baseball scene.
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- Google Search: Bowling Green Hot Rods
- BG Daily News: Hot Rods News
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baseball
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