Hot Rods Overcome Dash 2-1 with James' Walk-Off Single
April 17, 2024 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
Bowling Green, Kentucky - Kamren James hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Bowling Green Hot Rods (7-4) to a 2-1 win over the Winston-Salem Dash (3-7) on Wednesday at Bowling Green Ballpark.
The Dash offense began the scoring in the top of the first against Hot Rods starter Trevor Martin. Jordan Sprinkle singled, stole second, and scored on a base hit by Shawn Goosenberg to put Winston-Salem up 1-0.
Bowling Green scored their first run of the game in the bottom of the first off Winston-Salem starter Tyler Schweitzer. Brayden Taylor walked and was plated on an RBI double from Cooper Kinney, tying the game, 1-1.
In the bottom of the ninth, Ledbetter led-off with a triple and James plated him with a single to win the game for the Hot Rods, 2-1.
Martin tossed 5.2 innings, allowing one run and four hits with eight strikeouts. Jake Christianson punched out one batter over 1.1 scoreless innings. Drew Sommers tossed a scoreless eighth, letting up one hit and striking out one. Jeff Hakanson (1-0) earned the win for striking out one in a scoreless ninth.
The Hot Rods and the Dash play game three of a six-game series on Thursday with first pitch set for 6:35 PM CT. Bowling Green starts RHP Alex Cook (0-1, 3.38), while Winston-Salem starts RHP Peyton Pallente (0-1. 9.00)
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.
South Atlantic League Stories from April 17, 2024
- Renegades Win Third Straight - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Drive Down Blue Rocks, 7-5, for First-Ever Win in Wilmington - Greenville Drive
- BlueClaws Batter Cyclones on Wednesday, 9-0 - Brooklyn Cyclones
- Drive Down Blue Rocks, 7-5 for First Ever Win in Wilmington - Greenville Drive
- Blue Rocks' Home-Winning Streak Ends Following 7-5 Loss - Wilmington Blue Rocks
- Cam Fisher's Three Home Runs Lead Asheville to Wild Win - Asheville Tourists
- Claws Use Six Run Third For 9-0 Wednesday Win Over Cyclones - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Hot Rods Overcome Dash 2-1 with James' Walk-Off Single - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Renegades Game Notes - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Grasshoppers Defeat the Crawdads, 8-6 on GCS Day Game - 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.
