Valenzuela Becomes Eighth Manager in Hot Rods History
Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, back-to-back South Atlantic League champions and proud High-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce the team’s 2023 coaching staff. The team will be led by Rafael Valenzuela Jr. in his first year with the club. Valenzuela (35)
Edwards Tabbed as Voice of the Hot Rods
Bowling Green, Kentucky– The Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) are happy to announce the addition of Riley Edwards to the staff as the Media Relations and Broadcasting Manager. He will serve as the Voice of the Hot Rods, as well as the team’s primary
Tequila and Tacos at BG Ballpark Announced
Bowling Green, Kentucky– The Bowling Green Hot Rods are excited to announce that Tequila and Tacos, a Bourbon and Brewfest event, will be held at Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday, April 22 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Tickets will go on sale Friday, January 20 and the event will
Hot Rods Announce Historic Executive Changes
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Bowling Green Ballpark Hot Rods Announce Historic Executive Changes Team names Leach President, Wolz GM, and Wilson AGM Bowling Green, Kentucky– The reigning, back-to-back South Atlantic League Champion Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) are excited to announce the promotions of
Hot Rods Named SAL Organization of the Year
Bowling Green, Kentucky– The reigning, back-to-back South Atlantic League Champion Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) were honored to accept the 2022 South Atlantic League Organization of the Year award. The club won the award for the SAL’s Best Promotion/Event. The Hot Rods were honored
66-game home schedule assigned first pitch times for upcoming season
Bowling Green, Kentucky– The reigning back-to-back South Atlantic League Champion Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) are excited to announce their 2023 regular season game times. The season will feature 66 home games beginning with the home opener on April 11. Most of the Hot
2022 Hot Rods had two All-Stars; Smith named Manager of the Year
Bowling Green, Kentucky– Major League Baseball announced the High-A All-Stars for the 2022 season, along with postseason awards. Jeff Smith won his second-straight Manager of the Year award while first baseman Kyle Manzardo and outfielder Heriberto Hernandez were named to the South Atlantic League All-Star team. Smith, 48, wins his
Hot Rods Win Second-Straight SAL Championship
Aberdeen, Maryland– Austin Vernon led the pitching staff in a historic shutout in the Bowling Green Hot Rods (2-1) 4-0 victory over the Aberdeen IronBirds (1-2) to win their third championship, and second SAL title in a row. The Hot Rods have won three championships in the last four seasons.
BG Falls 13-6, Forces Winner-Take-All Game Three
Aberdeen, Maryland– Nate Soria hit a two-run homer but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (1-1) lost 13-6 in game two of the South Atlantic League Championship Series to the Aberdeen IronBirds (1-1) on Tuesday Night. The decisive game three of the series will take place on Wednesday with a 6:05
Driscoll’s Late Heroics Gives BG Series Lead
Bowling Green, Kentucky– Logan Driscoll had a clutch two-run single in the eighth inning of a tied game to boost the Bowling Green Hot Rods (1-0) to a 5-3 win over the Aberdeen IronBirds (0-1) in the first game of the South Atlantic League Championship Series at Bowling Green Ballpark
Hot Rods Win Division Series with Three Home Runs
Bowling Green, Kentucky– Dillon Paulson slugged a grand slam as part of a three-homer night for the team as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (2-1, 78-52) clinched the South Atlantic League Divisional Series in a 7-1 victory over the Rome Braves (1-2, 74-54) on Friday evening. The Hot Rods will
BG Belts Record Four Homers to Even Series
Bowling Green, Kentucky– Tanner Murray homered and was perfect at the plate as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (1-1, 78-52) tied the South Atlantic League Divisional Series while cruising to a 10-1 victory over the Rome Braves (1-1, 74-54) on Thursday evening. The Hot Rods and Braves will play the
Workman Dazzles, Hot Rods Lose Tight Game OneÂ
Rome, Georgia– Logan Workman threw five no-hit innings, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (0-1) defense folded late in a 3-2 walk-off loss to the Rome Braves (1-0) in the series-opening game of the SAL Divisional Series on Tuesday night at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgia. The series continues Thursday
Hot Rods, Grasshoppers Rained Out in Regular Season Finale
Bowling Green, Kentucky– The Bowling Green Hot Rods and Greensboro Grasshoppers contest scheduled for Sunday, September 11 has been canceled due to rain. With the cancelation, the 2022 South Atlantic League regular season ended. The Hot Rods begin the quest for back-to-back championships on the road on Tuesday. Sunday’s cancelation
Hernandez Breaks Another Record in 8-5 Victory
Bowling Green, Kentucky– Heriberto Hernandez drove in three runs on two hits, each time giving the Bowling Green Hot Rods (37-28, 78-52) a lead in an 8-5 win over the Greensboro Grasshoppers (31-32, 58-70) at Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday. The Hot Rods will conclude their series against the Grasshoppers
Wiles Whirls Gem in Second Shutout of the Series
Bowling Green, Kentucky– Nathan Wiles allowed one baserunner for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (36-28, 77-52) who took a no-hit bid deep into the seventh inning in a 5-0 shutout win over the Greensboro Grasshoppers (31-31, 58-69) at Bowling Green Ballpark on Friday. The Hot Rods will resume their series
Two Records Tied in BG’s Second-Straight Win
Bowling Green, Kentucky– Anthony Molina threw a shutout en route to his record-tying 13th win of the season as the Bowling Green Bootleggers (35-28, 76-52), cruised to an 11-2 victory over the Greensboro Grasshoppers (31-30, 58-68) at Bowling Green Ballpark on Thursday. The Hot Rods will resume their series against
Hernandez Sets Home Run Record in Hot Rods Win
Bowling Green, Kentucky– Heriberto Hernandez hit his record-breaking 24th homer of the season as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (34-28, 75-52), shutout the Greensboro Grasshoppers (31-29, 58-67) 3-0 at Bowling Green Ballpark on Wednesday. The Hot Rods and Grasshoppers will resume their six-game series on Thursday with a 6:35 PM
Late Rally Falls Short as Hot Rods Drop Opener
Bowling Green, Kentucky– Abiezel Ramirez tried to start a rally in the ninth with a two-run double, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (33-28, 74-52), were unable to overcome two late home runs in a 6-2 loss to the Greensboro Grasshoppers (31-28, 58-66) at Bowling Green Ballpark on Tuesday. The
Hot Rods Drop Series Finale 16-6 on Sunday
Asheville, North Carolina– Despite Alexander Ovalles, Tanner Murray, Heriberto Hernandez, and Matthew Dyer all having multi-hit games, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (33-27, 75-51) used seven pitchers in a 16-6 loss to the Asheville Tourists (33-27, 59-66) on Sunday night in the series finale at McCormick Field. The Hot Rods
Dyer Has Two Hits in 5-1 Loss on Saturday
Asheville, North Carolina– Matthew Dyer had two hits and drove in the lone run for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (74-50, 33-26) in a 5-1 loss to the Asheville Tourists (58-66, 32-27) at McCormick Field on Saturday night. The Tourists and Hot Rods will play the series finale on Sunday
Murray Hits Two Homers; BG Wins Wild One 11-10
Asheville, North Carolina– Tanner Murray blasted two homers, including a grand slam, in the Bowling Green Hot Rods (33-25, 74-49) 11-10 victory over the Asheville Tourists (31-27, 55-66) in 10 innings on Friday night. BG and Asheville continue their series on Saturday with a 5:05 PM CT first pitch at
Hot Rods Drop Third-Straight on Walk Off Homer
Asheville, North Carolina– Mason Auer had four hits, but a ninth-inning, two-run, walk off homer sealed a 6-5 loss for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (73-49, 32-25) to the Asheville Tourists (55-65, 31-26) on Thursday night in Asheville, North Carolina. The Hot Rods and Tourists continue their series on Friday
BG Suffers Sweep in Doubleheader on Wednesday
Asheville, North Carolina– Despite two close games, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (73-47, 32-24) were swept by the Asheville Tourists (56-65, 30-26) in a doubleheader, 3-2 in game one and 3-1 in game two, on Wednesday night at McCormick Field. The two teams continue their series on Thursday with a
Hernandez Extends Streak, Helps BG to Third-Straight Win
Asheville, North Carolina– Heriberto Hernandez extended his on-base streak to 26 games, driving in a pair of runs to help the Bowling Green Hot Rods (32-22, 73-46) to a 5-2 win over the Asheville Tourists (28-26, 54-65) in the series opener at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina on Tuesday