Bowling Green Hot Rods News: September 1 - September 7, 2024

The Bowling Green Hot Rods, a High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, have had a mixed bag of performances over the past week. Here’s a look at their recent games and some standout moments.

Recent Games

- **September 1, 2024**: The Hot Rods hosted the Greenville Drive for their final home game of the 2024 season on Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, they fell short, losing 6-1.

- **September 5, 2024**: The Hot Rods suffered a 5-4 loss, with late inning dramatics not going in their favor.

- **September 6, 2024**: The team dropped their third consecutive game, losing 4-3.

Standout Moments

Despite the recent losses, there have been some notable performances:

- **Cooper Kinney**: Kinney blasted his 10th home run of the season and collected his seventh RBI in three games, helping the Hot Rods defeat the Winston-Salem Dash 8-2 earlier in the season.

- **Brayden Taylor**: Taylor smacked two extra-base hits, including the go-ahead home run, to help the Hot Rods defeat the Winston-Salem Dash 5-4.

- **Xavier Isaac**: Isaac mashed his team-leading 15th home run, contributing to the Hot Rods' 7-5 win over the Winston-Salem Dash.

Season Highlights

The Hot Rods have had some memorable moments this season:

- **Brock Jones**: Jones hammered a walk-off grand slam in extra innings to lift the Hot Rods over the Hickory Crawdads 7-4.

- **Chandler Murphy**: Murphy tossed 5.0 hitless innings in the second game of a doubleheader, helping the Hot Rods split the series with the Greenville Drive.

Conclusion

The Bowling Green Hot Rods have shown resilience and talent throughout the season, despite facing recent setbacks. With standout performances from players like Cooper Kinney, Brayden Taylor, and Xavier Isaac, the team has demonstrated its potential. As the season comes to a close, fans can look forward to the 2025 season with optimism.

For more information on the Bowling Green Hot Rods, including schedules, tickets, and news, visit their official website at www.milb.com/bowling-green.