Hot Rods Game Notes

Published on August 5, 2026 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release

Cermak's Back... Outfielder Ryan Cermak reached base three times and scored the Bowling Green Hot Rods' lone run in a 4-1 defeat to the Hub City Spartanburgers on Tuesday night. Cermak was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday after a rehab stint, where he belted five home runs and 10 RBI with the FCL Rays and the Single-A Charleston RiverDogs.

Turn Us Up, Tony... Infielder Tony Santa Maria delivered an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday. Santa Maria has racked up 12 RBI with three multi-RBI performances over his last eight games dating back to July 25 against the Asheville Tourists.

Strange Setback... Tuesday's loss was just the fourth time all season Bowling Green has dropped the first game of a series. It also marked the just fourth time that the Hot Rods lost with an equal number of hits as their opponent.

A Stellar First Impression... Infielder Nicandro Aybar delivered a base hit in his Bowling Green Ballpark debut on Tuesday. The 21-year-old starred in his first series with the Hot Rods, going 11-for-19 (.579 AVG) with five RBI and six runs scored against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Aybar begins Wednesday night on a six-game hit streak.

Summerhill's Here... Brendan Summerhill logged a base hit in his High-A debut on Tuesday night. The Tampa Bay Rays' No. 20 prospect per MLB Pipeline boasted a team-high five outfield assists for Charleston.

Ryan's Rampage... First baseman Ryan McCoy leads active SAL qualified bats with a .431 OBP and a .988 OPS. McCoy has logged 22 doubles this season, tied with Greenville Drive infielder Yoeilin Cespedes for the most of any SAL bat.

Power Play... Bowling Green blasted 15 home runs in their last series against Greensboro. The Hot Rods are up to 54 home runs during the South Atlantic League's second half, third-most in the league.

South Atlantic League Stories from August 5, 2026

• Summerhill Clubs Grand Slam, Hot Rods Fall 7-5 to Spartanburgers - Bowling Green Hot Rods
• Martin Homers Twice in Third Straight Win - Hub City Spartanburgers
• Bats Boom in Rain-Shortened Win - Hudson Valley Renegades
• Fifteen Walks and Three Errors Sink Tourists in 7-4 Loss - Asheville Tourists
• Five-Run Third Lifts Dash Past Asheville - Winston-Salem Dash
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• Claws Rally, But Fall 10-9 on Wednesday to Frederick - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
• Keys Hold off Late Rally from BlueClaws to Earn Game Two Victory - Frederick Keys
• Vote for the Cyclones' Most Reliable Player for July - Brooklyn Cyclones
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - Wednesday, August 5 - at Wilmington (6:35 PM ET) - Brooklyn Cyclones
• Renegades Celebrating First Responders Night with Free Admission for First Responders & Families - Hudson Valley Renegades
• Renegades Game Notes - 8/5/2026 - Hudson Valley Renegades
• Drive Extend Win Streak to 8, Defeat Renegades 12-6 - Greenville Drive

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