Hot Rods Game Notes
Published on August 30, 2026 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
Ryan's Rampage... First baseman Ryan McCoy delivered his fourth three-hit performance of the season against the Winston-Salem Dash on Saturday night. McCoy leads all South Atlantic League active qualifiers with a .418 OBP this season. The 24-year-old leads all Bowling Green Hot Rods players with 23 doubles and 76 runs scored.
Can't Stop Cermak... Outfielder Ryan Cermak leads all Hot Rods players with three home runs and nine RBI during this week's series, including one RBI in Saturday's loss. Cermak leads Bowling Green with 20 runs scored, 17 RBI, 11 walks drawn, and five home runs since rejoining the Hot Rods on August 4.
Aybar's Breakout August... Nicandro Aybar has reached base in 23 of his 24 appearances during August. The 21-year-old is batting for a .333 AVG this month, tied with Winston-Salem's Derek Cerda for third-best in the SAL.
Livin' Life in the Fast Lane... The 2026 Hot Rods are up to a franchise-record 279 stolen bases this season with seven steals this series in Winston-Salem. The 279 steals surpasses the 2024 Hot Rods squad, who stole 262 bases. Nine different Hot Rods players have recorded at least 20 steals this season.
He's Grrrreat!... Infielder Tony Santa Maria has logged 52 stolen bases to pace the 2026 SAL circuit. Santa Maria is one of just three South Atlantic League players to exceed 50 stolen bases in a single season since 2018.
C.C. Doesn't Miss a Beat... Infielder Carlos Colmenarez has reached base in each of his three starts since being activated from the 7-day injured list on Tuesday. The Venezuelan has reached base in each of his last 22 Hot Rods starts since June 28.
Diaz Delivers... Outfielder Jhon Diaz became the first Hot Rods player to club a home run in three consecutive games since August 2023 during this week's series. Diaz has belted six RBI across this week's slate.
South Atlantic League Stories from August 30, 2026
- Keys Split Doubleheader with Tourists in Final Regular Season Home Games - Frederick Keys
- Frederick Pulls Away Late, Takes Series 5-1 with 7-2 Game Two Win - Asheville Tourists
- Hub City Drops Sunday Shootout at Greensboro - Hub City Spartanburgers
- Stafura Goes Deep Twice as Cyclones Knock off Renegades, 5-2 - Brooklyn Cyclones
- Grasshoppers Close out Regular-Season Home Games with 10-7 Victory over Spartanburgers - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Renegades Drop 2026 Home Finale - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Hot Rods Split Series against Dash Behind Santa Marias' Doubles - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- BlueClaws Steal Eight Bases But Fall 8-5 to Wilmington in Home Finale - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Smith Shuts out Frederick as Tourists Take Sunday Game One 6-0 - Asheville Tourists
- Rome Rolls Past Drive, 12-2, Saturday Night - Greenville Drive
- Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - Sunday, August 30 - at Hudson Valley (2:05 PM ET) - Brooklyn Cyclones
- Renegades Game Notes - 8/30/2026 - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
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