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The Bowling Green Hot Rods were defeated by the Asheville Tourists 6-2 at Bowling Green Ballpark, splitting the four-game series. The Tourists took the lead with early home runs, while the Hot Rods briefly rallied to tie the game. Despite efforts from the Hot Rods, the Tourists secured their win with late-game home runs and solid pitching. The Hot Rods look ahead to a six-game series against the Greenville Drive, hoping to rebound from this loss.
Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods faced a setback on May 18, 2025, falling to the Asheville Tourists with a final score of 6-2 at Bowling Green Ballpark. This result split the four-game series between the teams, bringing the Hot Rods’ record to 21-18 while the Tourists improved to 18-21.
In a game marked by key offensive plays from both teams, the Tourists initially took control. Drew Vogel opened the scoring for Asheville with a solo home run in the second inning, giving them a 1-0 lead. The momentum continued into the third inning when Joseph Sullivan hit another solo home run, extending the lead to 2-0.
The Hot Rods managed to rally in the bottom of the third inning. Following a walk by Carlos Colmenarez, Adrian Santana connected with a single that advanced Colmenarez to third base. Santana then stole second, creating two runners in scoring position. Aidan Smith contributed with a timely single that scored Colmenarez, and a subsequent balk by Anderson Brito allowed Santana to cross home plate, tying the game at 2-2.
However, the Tourists responded quickly to regain the lead. In the fifth inning, Trevor Austin launched a two-run home run, making the score 4-2. The Tourists further solidified their lead in the seventh inning. After Tyler Whitaker hit a double, Joseph Sullivan struck again with another two-run home run, extending Asheville’s advantage to 6-2.
Amilcar Chirinos pitched effectively for the Tourists in the ninth inning, sealing the victory. Railin Perez was credited with the win, improving his season record to 4-0, after getting one out on just four pitches. On the other hand, T.J. Fondtain took the loss for the Hot Rods, allowing two runs while walking two batters and recording one strikeout in one inning of work. In another standout performance, Juan Bello earned a hold for Asheville, delivering four scoreless innings and striking out four batters.
Looking forward, the Bowling Green Hot Rods will take a day off before starting a six-game series against the Greenville Drive on May 20, 2025. The upcoming game is scheduled for 6:35 PM CDT at Bowling Green Ballpark, offering the Hot Rods a chance to quickly bounce back from this disappointing loss.
The series finale underscored the competitive nature of the current standings, with both teams eager to gain ground as they move forward in the season. The Hot Rods will be looking to regain their footing against the Drive, building on their earlier successes to improve their overall record.
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Additional Resources
- Milb: Santana Collects Two Hits, Hot Rods Fall 6-2 to Tourists
- Google Search: Bowling Green Hot Rods
- BG Daily News: Hot Rods Drop Finale, Split Series with Asheville
- Wikipedia: Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Milb: Hot Rods Topple Tourists 2-1 in Series Opener
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baseball
- Milb: Tourists Split Doubleheader
- Google News: Asheville Tourists
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