Hot Rods Game Notes
Published on August 18, 2026 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
The Home Stretch... The Bowling Green Hot Rods begin their penultimate home series Tuesday night against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Bowling Green has won 10 of its 11 series at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods lead the South Atlantic League with a 73.6 win% at home.
Squashing the Bugs... Bowling Green's bats have dominated Greensboro pitching this season. The Hot Rods have blasted 31 home runs and scored 99 runs in 12 games against the Grasshoppers this season. First baseman Ryan McCoy leads Bowling Green with a 1.336 OPS, five home runs and nine extra base hits against Greensboro.
Starting Off Strong... The Hot Rods hold a 15-5 record during first games of a series this season, including an 8-2 moniker in opening games at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods are also 47-12 in games that they score the first run in this season.
Flew's Letting It Fly... Nathan Flewelling clubbed his 20th home run of the season during last week's series with the Frederick Keys. Flewelling is the second catcher in Bowling Green franchise history to record 20+ homers, joining 2018 Hot Rods player Ronaldo Hernandez.
On-Base King... Outfielder Noah Myers begins Tuesday's game on a 17-game on-base streak since July 23rd. Myers leads Bowling Green with a .465 OBP during this span and boasted a team-high .524 OBP at Frederick.
Nicandro Keeps Rolling... Utility man Nicandro Aybar made his Bowling Green debut against Greensboro last month and hit 11-for-19 against the Grasshoppers. Aybar has reached in all 15 games with the Hot Rods, slashing .377/.468/.396 since July 29.
Harry's Hill... RHP Trevor Harrison starts on the mound for Bowling Green series opener on Tuesday. Harrison holds a 10.32 K/9 over 19 appearances this season and leads active Hot Rods players with 91 strikeouts. The Hot Rods are 13-6 in games that Harrison starts this season.
South Atlantic League Stories from August 18, 2026
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