Hot Rods Beat Emperors 4-1, before Second-Largest Crowd in Team History
July 5, 2025 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
Bowling Green, Kentucky - Emilien Pitre mashed a three-run homer in front of the second-largest attendance in franchise history, helping lift the Bowling Green Hot Rods (8-5, 42-35) over the Rome Emperors (5-7, 34-43) on Friday by a score of 4-1 at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Bowling Green struck first in the bottom of the second against Rome starter Garrett Baumann. Noah Myers singled and advanced to second on a Daniel Vellojin fielder's choice. Blake Robertson roped a single, plating Myers from second, giving the Hot Rods a 1-0 lead.
The Hot Rods increased their advantage in the bottom of the third off Baumann. Adrian Santana and Aidan Smith singled, putting runners at the corners. Pitre hammered a three-run homer to right, extending the Bowling Green lead, 4-0.
The Emperors responded in the top of the sixth off Hot Rods starter TJ Nichols. Patrick Clohisy singled and stole second and third, putting a runner in scoring position. A wild pitch from Nichols scored Clohisy, cutting into the lead, 4-1. Both sides went scoreless for the remaining 3.0 innings as Noah Beal pitched 2.0 scoreless frames finalizing the contest, 4-1.
Nichols (8-3) earned the victory after spinning 5.2 innings, allowing one run on two hits, walking two and fanning four. Baumann (2-5) received the loss after pitching 5.0 innings, surrendering four runs on seven hits and striking out six.
Bowling Green and Rome will play the penultimate game of a six-game series on Saturday starting at 6:35 PM CT. RHP Marcus Johnson (4-5, 4.56) gets the nod for Bowling Green while the Emperors send out RHP Adam Maier (3-6, 5.26).
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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