Bowling Green Hot Rods Suffer Defeat Against Asheville Tourists

Bowling Green, Kentucky, September 7, 2025

News Summary

In a disappointing home game, the Bowling Green Hot Rods faced an 8-0 defeat against the Asheville Tourists. Despite a solid performance from starter Santiago Suarez, the Hot Rods struggled offensively, managing only two hits throughout the game. The Tourists capitalized on their scoring opportunities with key hits, sealing their victory decisively. The Hot Rods aim to bounce back in their next matchup against the same team.

Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods faced a disappointing 8-0 defeat against the Asheville Tourists at Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday, June 24, suffering a setback in their pursuit of a stronger season record. This loss brings the Hot Rods’ record to 34 wins and 31 losses for the season, while their overall record stands at 68-61.

The Tourists improved their season record to 23-39, and their overall performance now sits at 52-75 as they celebrated their latest victory. Despite the struggles at the plate for Bowling Green, their starting pitcher, Santiago Suarez, delivered a solid performance, pitching five innings while allowing only one run on three hits and recording five strikeouts.

The scoring began in the second inning when Asheville’s Drew Vogel hit a solo home run, placing the Tourists ahead 1-0. Bowling Green’s offense was unable to respond throughout the game, managing only two hits against Asheville’s pitching.

In the sixth inning, the Tourists added to their lead with a two-run single from Kenni Gomez, bringing the score to 3-0. The seventh inning saw Asheville extend their advantage further with a two-run triple by Tyler Whitaker, making it 5-0.

Asheville sealed their victory decisively in the eighth inning with three additional runs. This included a two-run single by Hector Salas followed by an RBI single from Max Holy, concluding the game with a final score of 8-0.

On the mound, Asheville’s Brandon McPherson was impressive, throwing five shutout innings and allowing only one hit while striking out five batters and walking one. With strong pitching and timely hits, the Tourists dominated the matchup against the Hot Rods.

The Hot Rods will have another opportunity to face the Tourists as they prepare for the final game of their six-game series, set for Sunday at 1:05 p.m. CT. The starting pitcher for Bowling Green in the upcoming game has not yet been announced, while the Tourists are slated to send RHP Dylan Howard, who holds a record of 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA, to the mound.

Fans interested in following the upcoming game can catch all the action on MiLB.tv or listen via the MiLB First Pitch App and BGHotRods.com. Ticket information for future home games is available by calling (270) 901-2121 or by visiting the Bowling Green Ballpark box office.

Game Summary

• Final Score: Hot Rods 0, Tourists 8
• Hot Rods Record: 34-31 (Season), 68-61 (Overall)
• Tourists Record: 23-39 (Season), 52-75 (Overall)

Scoring Breakdown

• 2nd Inning: Drew Vogel homers (Tourists 1, Hot Rods 0)
• 6th Inning: Kenni Gomez two-run single (Tourists 3, Hot Rods 0)
• 7th Inning: Tyler Whitaker two-run triple (Tourists 5, Hot Rods 0)
• 8th Inning: Hector Salas two-run single and Max Holy RBI single (Final score: Tourists 8, Hot Rods 0)

Pitching Highlights

• Hot Rods Starter: Santiago Suarez pitched 5.0 innings, 1 run, 3 hits, 5 strikeouts
• Tourists Starter: Brandon McPherson pitched 5.0 innings, 0 runs, 1 hit, 5 strikeouts

Upcoming Game Details

• Date: Sunday, June 25
• Time: 1:05 p.m. CT
• Hot Rods Starting Pitcher: TBD
• Tourists Starting Pitcher: RHP Dylan Howard (1-0, 2.25 ERA)

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Additional Resources

• Milb: Bowling Green Bats Fall Quiet in 8-0 Defeat to Asheville
• BG Daily News: Hot Rods Fall to Asheville
• Milb: Six-Run Inning Leads Hot Rods to 10-0 Win
• Google Search: Bowling Green Hot Rods
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Bowling Green, Kentucky

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