Mateo Sends Hot Rods to Extras, Bowling Green Captures 6-5 Win

May 1, 2026 - Rome, Georgia - Angel Mateo doubled in the top of the ninth inning to send the Bowling Green Hot Rods (16-9) to extra innings, leading to a 6-5 win over the Rome Emperors (13-12) on Friday at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgia. Rome drove in the first run in the bottom of the second inning against Bowling Green starter Anderson Brito. Mason Guerra led off with a walk and stole second base. Hayden Friese doubled to right, plating Guerra, giving Rome a 1-0 lead. The Hot Rods responded wit... Full Story

Bowling Green Offense Falls Quiet in 2-0 Loss to Rome

April 30, 2026 - Rome, Georgia - Jose Urbina allowed one unearned run over 4.2 innings, while Emilien Pitre recorded his third multi-hit performance of the season as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (15-9) fell to the Rome Emperors (13-11) by a score of 2-0 on Thursday at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgia. Rome plated the first run of the game in the bottom of the fifth inning against Bowling Green starter Jose Urbina. Colin Burgess reached on a Narciso Polanco error, and Hayden Friese singled, putting runners ... Full Story

Hot Rods Game Notes

April 30, 2026 - Getting Back on the Road.... Bowling Green dropped the Wednesday matchup in Rome, 9-4. The Hot Rods have only lost back-to-back games on two different occasions this season. This includes April 5 and April 7 against Winston-Salem and Rome. The only other time was a three-game losing streak to end the series in Greenville during the first road trip of the season. Jose Heats Up.... Jose Urbina has turned in two solid starts over the past two series. After going 0-1 with a 11.12 ERA over his fir... Full Story

Santa Maria Drives in Three Runs, Hot Rods Fall to Emperors 9-4

April 29, 2026 - Rome, Georgia - Tony Santa Maria led the way with a three-run double, but the offensive effort wasn't enough in the Bowling Green Hot Rods (15-8) loss, 9-4 to the Rome Emperors (12-11) on Wednesday at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgia. Rome started the scoring in the bottom of the first inning against Bowling Green starter Andres Galan. John Gil and Eric Hartman worked one-out walks, and Dixon Williams blasted a three-run homer to right, giving Rome a 3-0 lead. The Hot Rods responded w... Full Story

• Santa Maria Drives in Three Runs, Hot Rods Fall to Emperors 9-4 - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) April 29
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• Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) April 28
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• Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) April 26
• Brito Fans 10 in Hot Rods Doubleheader Sweep - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) April 25
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• Hot Rods and BlueClaws Rained out Friday, Doubleheader Saturday - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) April 24
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• Bowling Green Sets Season-Highs in Runs in 12-5 Win - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) April 24
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• Rome shuts down Hot Rods 2-0 - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (May 1)
• Emperors split first two with Hot Rods - SAL Rome News-Tribune (April 30)
• Hot Rods fall to Emperors 9-4 - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 30)
• Gill Hill, Mateo lead Hot Rods in 8-4 win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 29)
• Emperors return home after 5-1 road trip - SAL Rome News-Tribune (April 29)
• BlueClaws shut down Hot Rods for 5-0 win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 27)
• Hot Rods sweep BlueClaws in twin bill - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 26)
• Hot Rods, BlueClaws set for Saturday doubleheader - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 25)
• Hot Rods’ bats shine in win over Jersey Shore - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 24)
• Hot Rods launch four homers in 7-4 win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 23)
• Hot Rods hold BlueClaws to 1 hit in 4-1 win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 22)
• Hot Rods drop 4-3 decision to Drive - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 20)
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