Hot Rods Bats Fall Quiet in 2-1 Loss to BlueClaws
May 1, 2024 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
Lakewood, New Jersey - Yoniel Curet pushed across a career-high 6.0 innings of work, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (13-10) were held to two hits in a 2-1 loss to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws (10-13) on Wednesday at ShoreTown Ballpark.
Bowling Green began the scoring in the top of the first against Jersey Shore starter Sam Aldegheri. Chandler Simpson led-off with a single and Brayden Taylor walked to put a runner in scoring position. After moving up to third on a wild pitch, Simpson scored on an RBI groundout by Cooper Kinney to put the Hot Rods up 1-0.
The BlueClaws took the lead in the bottom of the sixth against Hot Rods starter Yoniel Curet. Bryan Rincon singled, stole second, and moved to third on a wild pitch. Hendry Mendez walked and came around to score with Rincon on a throwing error by catcher Angel Galarraga, making it a 2-1 ballgame. The Hot Rods offense was shutout in the ninth, losing by a final score of 2-1.
Aldegheri (2-0) earned the win, letting up one run on two hits, two walks, and seven strikeouts over 6.2 innings. Curet (0-3) took the loss, allowing two runs (zero earned) on four hits, two walks, and seven strikeouts over 6.0 frames. Wesley Moore (1) collected the save with a strikeout in a scoreless ninth.
Bowling Green and Jersey Shore play game three of a six-game series on Thursday with first pitch set for 5:35 PM CT. The Hot Rods send RHP Duncan Davitt (1-1, 3.48) to the mound, while the BlueClaws start RHP Estibenzon Jimenez (0-4, 6.87).
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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