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Bowling Green’s final ‘Hot Dog Night’ at the Bowling Green Ballpark promises an unforgettable experience filled with exciting events. Guests can enjoy a baseball game featuring a jersey auction benefiting The Center for Courageous Kids, an appearance by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, a bobblehead giveaway, and postgame fireworks. Following a thrilling win over the Hickory Crawdads, where the Hot Dogs made a fantastic comeback, this event highlights community engagement and enjoyment, setting a festive atmosphere for all attendees.
Bowling Green is set to host its final “Hot Dog Night” at the Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday, June 21, 2025. This special event is part of the ongoing season for the Bowling Green Hot Rods and is anticipated to be a memorable occasion for community members and baseball fans alike.
During this final “Hot Dog Night,” attendees can purchase tickets for a game that features four exciting events. Among the highlights will be a jersey auction that benefits The Center for Courageous Kids, a charity that provides support for children with serious medical conditions. Alongside this charitable component, fans can look forward to seeing the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, a Turbo Hot Dog bobblehead giveaway, and postgame fireworks.
In recent action, the Bowling Green Hot Dogs secured an impressive victory over the Hickory Crawdads, winning 8-4. The pivotal moment during this game came in the eighth inning, where back-to-back home runs by Brayden Taylor and Cooper Kinney contributed to a six-run rally, reversing a shaky situation where the Crawdads had taken a 4-2 lead by the seventh inning.
The game started with Bowling Green taking the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning when Angel Galarraga hit a single that allowed Ricardo Genoves to score. However, Hickory fought back, the game leveling at 1-1 in the sixth, then taking a two-run lead in the seventh. The comeback by the Hot Dogs, sparked by their strong batting in the eighth, ultimately led to their win.
Nate Dahle pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, earning the win for Bowling Green, while Jake Christianson was tagged with the loss for Hickory. The victory marks an important moment in the season for the Hot Dogs as they continue their series against the Crawdads.
In addition to the thrilling game, world champion eater Joey Chestnut made a special appearance. Chestnut threw out the first pitch at the game while holding a hot dog, delighting the crowd with his antics. After the game, he set a new record by devouring 25 corn dogs in a remarkable three minutes, further adding to the entertainment value of the night.
Fans still have the opportunity to catch the next game of this series against the Hickory Crawdads, scheduled for Sunday at 1:05 PM CT. It promises to be another exciting outing as the Bowling Green Hot Rods look to build on their recent successes.
Looking ahead, the Bowling Green Hot Rods will kick off their home opener on April 4, 2025, following a series on the road against the Greenville Drive. With a packed schedule and engaging events lined up, the team is working to enhance community involvement and provide enjoyable experiences for baseball fans across the region.
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