Bowling Green, July 31, 2025
News Summary
The Bowling Green Hot Rods achieved a 6-4 victory against the Aberdeen IronBirds at Bowling Green Ballpark, improving their seasonal record. Key players contributed to the win as both teams battled fiercely throughout the game. The Hot Rods are set to play the IronBirds again in their six-game series, with strong pitching anticipated from both sides.
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The Bowling Green Hot Rods secured a thrilling 6-4 victory against the Aberdeen IronBirds on Wednesday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. With this win, the Hot Rods have improved their seasonal record to 18-14, bringing their overall performance to 51-45. Meanwhile, the IronBirds have dropped to 38-58 for the season, with a current record of 14-17.
The game began with the Hot Rods taking the lead in the second inning when Ryan Spikes hit a double, which allowed Hunter Haas to drive him home, putting Bowling Green ahead 1-0. The IronBirds responded in the fifth inning, tying the game at 2-1 when Austin Overn hit a two-run homer following a single from Griff O’Ferrall.
The Hot Rods quickly came back in the bottom of the fifth, with Aidan Smith hitting a leadoff double, and Noah Myers delivering a single to level the score at 2-2. Bowling Green regained the lead in the sixth inning when Haas scored on a single from Bryan Broecker, making the scoreboard read 3-2.
Aberdeen managed to even the game again in the seventh inning due to an error, resulting in a score of 3-3 after O’Ferrall and Overn reached base. The Hot Rods, however, pulled ahead 4-3 later in the same inning, thanks to a sacrifice fly from Émilien Pitre that scored Smith.
The IronBirds answered back in the eighth inning, as Thomas Sosa doubled and subsequently scored on a single by Anderson De Los Santos, making it 4-4. The Hot Rods came back strong, ultimately sealing the victory in the eighth inning with runs driven in by Broecker and an error from the IronBirds, bringing the final score to 6-4.
Seth Chavez, who pitched for 2.0 innings and allowed two runs (one earned), was credited with the win, improving his record to 1-1. The loss was charged to Riley Cooper, who gave up two runs (one earned) during 1.0 inning of relief, bringing his record to 0-5. Junior William secured his first save of the season by throwing a scoreless ninth inning.
The Hot Rods and IronBirds are set to face each other in the third game of their six-game series on Thursday, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CT. Bowling Green’s starting pitcher will be Garrett Edwards (5-3, 3.06), while Aberdeen will send out Jacob Cravey (0-1, 0.79).
Key Game Statistics
- Final Score: Bowling Green Hot Rods 6, Aberdeen IronBirds 4
- Hot Rods Season Record: 18-14
- Hot Rods Overall Record: 51-45
- IronBirds Season Record: 14-17
- IronBirds Overall Record: 38-58
- Winning Pitcher: Seth Chavez (1-1)
- Losing Pitcher: Riley Cooper (0-5)
- Saves: Junior William (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the final score of the game?
- The final score was Bowling Green Hot Rods 6, Aberdeen IronBirds 4.
- What are the current season records for both teams?
- The Hot Rods have a current season record of 18-14, while the IronBirds have a record of 14-17.
- Who was the winning pitcher and what was their performance?
- Seth Chavez was the winning pitcher, allowing two runs (one earned) in 2.0 innings pitched.
- When is the next game scheduled?
- The next game is scheduled for Thursday at 6:35 p.m. CT.
Summary of Key Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final Score | Hot Rods 6, IronBirds 4 |
| Hot Rods Season Record | 18-14 |
| Hot Rods Overall Record | 51-45 |
| IronBirds Season Record | 14-17 |
| IronBirds Overall Record | 38-58 |
| Winning Pitcher | Seth Chavez (1-1) |
| Losing Pitcher | Riley Cooper (0-5) |
| Saves | Junior William (1) |
| Next Game Date | Thursday |
| Next Game Time | 6:35 p.m. CT |
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