Nichols' 10 Punchouts Helps Hot Rods Snap Four-Game Skid
July 19, 2025 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
Bowling Green, Kentucky - TJ Nichols struck out 10 batters, reaching double digit Ks for the second time this season, helping propel the Bowling Green Hot Rods (12-11, 46-41) over the Greenville Drive (10-11, 43-44) on Saturday, 4-1 at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Bowling Green found the scoreboard first in the bottom of the second facing Greenville starter Blake Aita. Ryan Spikes singled and swiped second, putting a man in scoring position. Raudelis Martinez roped a single, plating Spikes from second, putting the Hot Rods in front 1-0.
The Hot Rods added onto their lead in the bottom of the third against Aita. Santana singled and stole second. Aidan Smith was hit by a pitch, and a double steal leading to a throwing error from catcher Hudson White scored Santana, advancing Smith to third. Noah Myers singled, scoring Smith from, and a stolen base from Myers placed another runner in scoring position. Raudelis Martinez reached on an error from shortstop Franklin Arias, allowing Myers to score, extending the Bowling Green lead to 4-0.
The Drive responded with a run of their own in the top of the seventh with Bowling Green reliever Gerlin Rosario on the hill. Yophery Rodriguez and Will Turner singled, and Justin Riemer reached on a field error by Spikes, loading the bases. White singled, scoring Rodriguez from third, cutting the Hot Rods lead down to 4-1. Bowling Green was able to hold Greenville scoreless the rest of the way, finalizing the contest, 4-1.
Nichols (9-3) earned the victory after spinning 6.0 scoreless innings, allowing three hits, walking two and fanning 10. Aita (2-2) is handed the loss after tossing 2.2 innings, surrendering four runs (three earned), on five hits, and sitting down three. Jack Snyder (8) earned the save after spinning a perfect ninth frame in relief.
Bowling Green and Greenville will play the finale of a three-game series on Sunday starting at 1:05 PM CT. RHP Marcus Johnson (5-6, 4.99) toes the slab for Bowling Green while the Drive send out LHP Shea Sprague (1-2, 2.60).
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.
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