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The Bowling Green Hot Rods fell short against the Rome Emperors with a final score of 8-6. Despite a late comeback attempt, including a wild pitch that gave the Hot Rods hope, they couldn’t secure a win. The pivotal moment came when Mason Guerra hit a grand slam for the Emperors, which gave them a significant lead. With their record now at 43-36, the Hot Rods are looking ahead to a challenging road schedule as they aim to bounce back in the upcoming weeks.
Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods lost to the Rome Emperors 8-6 on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Bowling Green Ballpark. Despite a valiant effort in the final inning, the Hot Rods were unable to overcome a significant ninth-inning rally from the Emperors.
The game witnessed a crucial moment when Rome’s Mason Guerra hit a grand slam, propelling his team ahead with a five-run lead that proved insurmountable. The Hot Rods briefly held a lead early on but ultimately fell short of completing a sweep in their mini-homestand, finishing with an overall record of 43-36, and 9-6 in the second half of the season.
Bowling Green had the advantage through the first five innings of play, even leading 3-2 after scoring an unearned run in the fifth. However, the Emperors took control in the sixth inning with two crucial runs driven in by Jace Grady and Harry Owens. Owens also contributed to the team’s earlier scoring with a two-run home run in the third inning.
In the bottom of the ninth, the Hot Rods sought to mount a comeback. They managed to score two runs, featuring an RBI double from Jhon Diaz and a sacrifice fly by Adrian Santana. A wild pitch then allowed another run to score, closing the gap to 8-6. However, they could not get the tying run to the plate, and Rome’s Ryan Bourassa secured the save, despite yielding three runs in the final frame.
Garrett Edwards, Bowling Green’s starting pitcher, had his streak of four consecutive starts going into the sixth inning come to an end. He pitched four innings in this contest, allowing two runs and four hits. While not at his sharpest, he put forth a commendable performance according to team management.
The Hot Rods had aimed to capitalize on their home advantage to achieve victory in this game, especially as they are currently in the midst of a challenging stretch, playing 21 of their next 27 games on the road. The upcoming schedule includes a six-game series starting at Greensboro on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Reflecting on the game, the team management indicated a need for better execution in their pitching strategies moving forward. They expressed optimism for the remaining season, especially with a lengthy two-week homestand on the horizon following the road games. The Hot Rods are committed to maintaining competitive performance as they navigate this demanding phase of their season.
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