July 12, 2025

Greensboro Grasshoppers Triumph Over Bowling Green Hot Rods

News Summary

In a thrilling match at First National Bank Field, the Greensboro Grasshoppers clinched a 10-7 victory against the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The game showcased strong performances from both teams, with the Grasshoppers improving their seasonal record. Key moments included a series of home runs from Greensboro’s Will Taylor and P.J. Hilson, ensuring their team’s lead. Despite a late rally from the Hot Rods, the Grasshoppers maintained control to secure the win. The two teams are set to face off again soon, promising further excitement for fans.

Greensboro, North Carolina – The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Bowling Green Hot Rods 10-7 in an exciting matchup on July 11, 2025, at First National Bank Field. With this victory, the Grasshoppers improved their record to 58-26 overall and 13-6 in the second half of the season, while the Hot Rods moved to 45-39 and 11-9.

The game started with the Hot Rods taking an early lead in the top of the third inning. Jhon Diaz led off the inning with a one-out single. Aidan Smith then hit a two-run homer, putting Bowling Green ahead 2-0. However, Greensboro quickly responded in the bottom of the third. Geovanny Planchart hit a two-out single, followed by Will Taylor, who launched a two-run homer to level the score at 2-2.

As the game progressed, the Grasshoppers took control. P.J. Hilson hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth, giving Greensboro a 3-2 lead. The Hot Rods managed to tie the game again in the top of the fifth inning with a double from Bryan Broecker, followed by another single from Smith, making it 3-3. Yet, Greensboro’s Taylor struck back with another two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth, extending the Grasshoppers’ lead to 5-3.

The game turned in favor of the Grasshoppers in the bottom of the sixth. After a lead-off single from Keiner Delgado, Javier Rivas hit a home run that increased Greensboro’s advantage to 7-3. Hilson then added his second home run of the game, pushing the score to 8-3. The Grasshoppers further solidified their lead with two more runs from a sacrifice fly by Derek Berg and an RBI groundout by Planchart, ending the inning at 10-3.

The Hot Rods, refusing to back down, rallied in the top of the seventh inning. Aidan Smith hit another home run, this time a three-run shot, narrowing the score to 10-6. Bowling Green managed to score one final run in the top of the eighth when Daniel Vellojin hit a sacrifice fly, bringing the score to 10-7. Ultimately, the Grasshoppers held off the Hot Rods for the victory.

Greensboro’s starting pitcher, Connor Wietgrefe, had a strong performance, going six innings and allowing three runs on just four hits while striking out seven batters, earning him the victory. In contrast, Bowling Green’s starter, Marcus Johnson, suffered the loss after giving up 10 runs on 11 hits over five innings, despite striking out six batters.

The two teams are set to face each other again on Saturday, July 12, with a first pitch scheduled for 5:30 PM CT. Bowling Green will start right-hander Garrett Edwards, who holds a 5-3 record and a 2.87 ERA, while Greensboro will counter with righty Carlson Reed, who is 0-2 with a 5.57 ERA. Fans can catch the game live on MiLB.tv and through the MiLB First Pitch App as well as on BGHotRods.com.

This match showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, indicating a thrilling continuation of the series.

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