Gillen and Kisting Headline Hot Rods Four SAL All-Stars

September 16, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - The Bowling Green Hot Rods had four players who were awarded SAL All-Star Honor for 2026. The Tampa Bay Rays No. 2 prospect, Theo Gillen won league MVP, while Jacob Kisting captured Pitcher of the year. Ryan McCoy and Jacob Kmatz also received All-Star nods to round out the All-Star selections. Gillen put out phenomenal numbers during his time in Bowling Green. The left-handed swinger played in 57 games with the Hot Rods, hitting .342 with a .449 OBP, clubbing 12 hom... Full Story

Hot Rods Drop Game Two 4-1 to Dash

September 10, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - Dominic Fritton dealt 5.0 shutout innings, Ryan Cermak smashed a solo home run, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (0-2) fell 4-1 to the Winston-Salem Dash (2-0) in game two of the SAL Divisional Series on Thursday night at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Dash scored first, plating three runs in the top of the second inning against starting pitcher Jonathan Russell. Nick McLain and Braden Holcomb logged back-to-back base knocks, and Ely Brown snuck... Full Story

Hot Rods Drop Game Two 4-1 to Dash

September 10, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - Dominic Fritton dealt 5.0 shutout innings, Ryan Cermak smashed a solo home run, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (0-2) fell 4-1 to the Winston-Salem Dash (2-0) in game two of the SAL Divisional Series on Thursday night at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Dash scored first, plating three runs in the top of the second inning against starting pitcher Jonathan Russell. Nick McLain and Braden Holcomb logged back-to-back base knocks, and Ely Brown snuck... Full Story

Hot Rods Game Notes: Game Two of South Atlantic League Divisional Series

September 10, 2026 - Down, Not Out... The Bowling Green Hot Rods dropped game one of the South Atlantic League Division Series on Tuesday night against the Winston-Salem Dash, falling 9-8 in 10 innings. The last time that Bowling Green won a postseason series after losing the first game was the 2022 SAL Division Series, when the Hot Rods beat the Rome Braves. The Drive For Five... Bowling Green is searching for its fifth league championship in 17 seasons as a franchise. Bowling Green's most recent championship ca... Full Story

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• Hot Rods Quelled in 5-1 Defeat to Drive - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) September 5
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• Diaz Delivers Walk-off Single in 3-2 Win over Drive - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) September 4
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• Cermak Blasts Two Homers, Hot Rods Lose 9-6 to Drive - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) September 2
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• Four-Run Ninth Sinks Hot Rods in 13-11 Offensive Marathon - Bowling Green Hot Rods (SAL) September 2
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September 10	SAL	Winston-Salem 4 at Bowling Green 1 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
September 8	SAL	Bowling Green 8 at Winston-Salem 9 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final (10)
September 6	SAL	Greenville 3 at Bowling Green 4	Final
September 5	SAL	Greenville 5 at Bowling Green 1	Final
September 4	SAL	Greenville 2 at Bowling Green 3	Final (10)
September 3	SAL	Greenville 6 at Bowling Green 7	Final
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• Hot Rods garner four SAL All-Star picks - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 17)
• Winston-Salem sweeps Hot Rods out of playoffs - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 11)
• Hot Rods fall in extras to Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 9)
• Polanco’s homer lifts Hot Rods to second-half crown - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 7)
• Hot Rods ready for playoff opener - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 7)
• Greenville takes down Hot Rods 5-1 - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 6)
• Diaz provides walk-off single in Hot Rods’ win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 5)
• Santa Maria’s big night lifts Hot Rods over Greenville - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 4)
• Cermak homers twice in Hot Rods’ loss - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 3)
• Four-run ninth sinks Hot Rods at home - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 2)
• Santa Maria helps Hot Rods split series - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (August 31)
• Hot Rods fall 10-3 to Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (August 30)
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