Curet and Jones Lead Hot Rods to 5-0 Win
August 4, 2024 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
Rome, Georgia - Yoniel Curet hurled 5.0 scoreless innings and Brock Jones drove in two runs, including a solo homer, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (21-12, 57-42) to a 5-0 win over the Rome Emperors (12-22, 48-50) on Sunday at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgia.
Bowling Green broke onto the scoreboard in the top of the second against Rome starter Luis Vargas. Colton Ledbetter led off with a single and advanced to third on a base hit from Tatem Levins. Jones brought him in to score on an RBI fielder's choice for a 1-0 Hot Rods lead. Ryan Cermak followed with a single, advancing Jones to third. A double steal brought home Jones, giving Bowling Green a 2-0 lead.
Another run came around to score against Vargas in the top of the fourth on a Jones solo homer. They kept the momentum rolling in the top of the fifth, with a leadoff double from Gregory Barrios, a single from Tre' Morgan, and a Cooper Kinney sacrifice fly to make it 4-0.
The Hot Rods drove in another run in the top of the eighth against Emperors reliever Sam Strickland. Mac Horvath led off the inning with a single and advanced to second on a Ledbetter walk. A double steal forced an errant throw from Rome catcher Adam Zebrowksi, scoring Horvath, add to the lead for Bowling Green, 5-0. The Hot Rods pitching staff held the Emperors scoreless the rest of the way, giving Bowling Green a 5-0 win.
Curet (5-7) earned the win, tossing 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing two hits while walking one and striking out seven. Vargas (3-3) was given the loss, surrendering four runs on nine hits, walking two and striking out five.
The Hot Rods enjoy an off-day Monday before starting a six-game series with the Tourists in Asheville. Bowling Green will resume a suspended game from June 30 before their regularly scheduled game on Tuesday. First pitch will be at 3:35 PM CT at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina.
Fans can catch all the action by watching on MiLB.tv, listening through the MiLB First Pitch App and BGHotRods.com. Fans can also secure their seats for future home Hot Rods games by calling (270) 901-2121, visiting the Bowling Green Ballpark box office during normal business hours, or going to www.bghotrods.com.
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