Bowling Green Hot Rods News: July 19 - July 25, 2024

The Bowling Green Hot Rods, the High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, have had an exciting week filled with thrilling victories and tough losses. Here's a recap of their recent performances:

Walk-Off Grand Slam

On July 24, the Hot Rods faced the Hickory Crawdads at Bowling Green Ballpark. In a thrilling extra-inning game, Brock Jones hit a walk-off grand slam to secure a 7-4 victory for the Hot Rods. This win marked a significant moment in the team's recent performance.

Loss to Winston-Salem Dash

On July 25, the Hot Rods took on the Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Ballpark. Despite a strong performance from Gregory Barrios, who recorded his first multi-hit game in the Rays organization, the Hot Rods fell 3-2. The game saw a back-and-forth battle, with the Dash ultimately taking the win in the ninth inning.

Series Against Greenville Drive

Earlier in the week, the Hot Rods faced the Greenville Drive in a series that saw both teams trading victories. On July 22, Yoniel Curet tied his career high with 11 strikeouts, but the Hot Rods ultimately lost the series finale in extra innings by a score of 6-5. The previous day, Chandler Murphy pitched 5.0 hitless innings to help the Hot Rods split a doubleheader with the Drive.

Other Notable Performances

In other recent games, the Hot Rods have shown their resilience and power at the plate. On July 21, Xavier Isaac hit his team-leading 15th home run to help the Hot Rods defeat the Winston-Salem Dash 7-5. Additionally, Brayden Taylor and Cooper Kinney smashed back-to-back home runs in a six-run bottom of the eighth to secure an 8-4 win over the Hickory Crawdads on July 20.

Upcoming Games

The Hot Rods continue their season with a six-game series against the Winston-Salem Dash. Fans can catch all the action by watching on MiLB.tv, listening through the MiLB First Pitch App, or attending games at Bowling Green Ballpark. Tickets can be secured by calling (270) 901-2121, visiting the ballpark box office, or going to www.bghotrods.com.

The Bowling Green Hot Rods have demonstrated their determination and skill over the past week, and fans are eagerly anticipating their upcoming games.