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Valenzuela Becomes Eighth Manager in Hot Rods History

January 24, 2023

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

January 20, 2023

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

January 17, 2023

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

January 11, 2023

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

December 16, 2022

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

November 11, 2022

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

November 9, 2022

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

September 22, 2022

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

September 20, 2022

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

September 18, 2022

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

Johan Lopez homered twice and Paulson hit grand slam in clincher
September 16, 2022

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

September 15, 2022

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 One 

September 13, 2022

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

September 11, 2022

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

September 10, 2022

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

September 9, 2022

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

September 8, 2022

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

September 7, 2022

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

September 6, 2022

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

September 5, 2022

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

September 3, 2022

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

September 2, 2022

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

September 1, 2022

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

August 31, 2022

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

August 30, 2022

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