Hot Rods Game Notes
July 15, 2022 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
Shutout in Rome... Bowling Green managed four hits in a 2-0 shutout loss to the Rome Braves, Alika Williams was the only Hot Rods hitter with multiple base hits, going 2-4 on Thursday. Johan Lopez drew multiple walks for the second time this season in an 0-2 night from the plate. Sean Mullen pitched 2.0 scoreless innings in his first start as a pro, and BG also got scoreless outings from Evan Reifert, who struck out two in 2.0 shutout innings and Kyle Whitten, who threw the final 1.1 innings in the loss for BG.
Yesterday's Notes... Mullen made the first of his professional career... Soria played right field for the first time in his professional career... Soria has played right field, first base, catcher, and pitched twice... Williams had his 16th multi-hit game of the season... BG was 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position... They left eight on base... The Hot Rods are 3-9 in games decided by two runs this season... BG is 8-7 against Rome in 2022... The Hot Rods lead the all-time series with a 37-20 edge over the Braves...
One vs Two all Over Again... Bowling Green makes their shortest road trip for the second time this season, beginning the series four games ahead of the Rome Braves. In the second half, however, the Hot Rods trail the Braves by a game and a half. BG won the final three games in Rome in the first week of June to clinch a pivotal series in their quest to clinch the South Division's first half title. Heriberto Hernandez has led BG against the Braves this season, hitting .342 with three home runs and 11 RBIs and playing in all 12 games against Rome, and leads the team in nearly every offensive category vs. Rome
Clinched!... BG finished the first half leading their division for the third time in club history, clinching a playoff spot with 2018's Midwest League Champions and again in 2011. (there were no halves in 2021). The 2011 team finished the first leg of the season with a 41-29 record while the 2018 Hot Rods set a franchise record with 47 wins in the first half and a record of 47-22. The 2022 club became the third Hot Rods team to the 40-win mark in a half.
Prepared for the Postseason... The 2022 Playoff structure looks a little different than last season's "High-A East" setup. The season is split into two halves, with the first-half ending after games on June 23. Each division's team with the best record will earn a berth, with the divisional first and second half champions facing one another in a three-game series in the postseason. The winners of those series will be crowned division champions, with the two remaining teams set to face one another in a three-game championship series. The Hot Rods clinched a playoff spot after winning the South Division in the first half. They will be joined by the first half North Division Winners in the Aberdeen IronBirds.
Manzardo Keeps Mashing... For the second week in a row, a Hot Rods hitter has been named South Atlantic League Player of the Week. This time, it was Kyle Manzardo, who hit .444 with two homers and six RBI against the Crawdads. Both his home runs came in the first inning of separate games, kickstarting the Hot Rods offense and helping them cruise to victory. He recorded a hit in all but one of the five games in the series and scored four runs in the final four games of the series, finishing things off with a 3-4, performance with a career-best four RBIs on Sunday.
South Atlantic League Stories from July 15, 2022
- Couch Potatoes Go Back-To-Back-To-Back in Defeat - Hickory Crawdads
- Wilson Comes Through in 9th; Claws Win 4-3 on Friday - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Six Run Fourth Helps Rome Top Hot Rods - Rome Emperors
- Seymour Shines, But Brooklyn Falls 2-1 on Saturday - Brooklyn Cyclones
- Hamilton's Two Home Runs Just a Taste of Asheville's Big Night - Asheville Tourists
- Hudson Valley Victorious Over Greenville - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Ovalles Drives in Four; BG Falls 10-5 - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- HVR Game Notes - July 15, 2022 - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Drive Defeat the Renegades - Greenville Drive
- Renegades Hosting Food Drive for Fishkill Food Pantry this Sunday - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Wander-Ful Weekend Details Revealed, Special Ticket Pack Available - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Gutierrez's HR Helps Hoppers Snap 3-Game Skid - Greensboro Grasshoppers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
