Toles Ties Hits Record in Defeat
Published on August 8, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
Bowling Green, KY - Andrew Toles' 139th hit tied the franchise record for hits in a season, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (66-49, 28-19) were beaten 7-4 Thursday night by the Great Lakes Loons (55-61, 28-18). The second straight defeat at the hands of the Loons allows Great Lakes to jump Bowling Green for first place.
The Bowling Green offense struck first on Thursday night, plating a run in each of the first two innings. Luke Maile drove home Tommy Coyle with a two-out RBI double in the first inning, and Toles record-tying single scored Ryan Dunn in the second inning. At the end of three innings, the Hot Rods held a 2-0 advantage.
The Loons brought nine men to the plate in the top of the fourth inning against Hot Rods starter Jeff Ames, scoring five times. The big blow in the game's most important inning was a three-run home run from Devin Shines, the son of Loons manager Razor Shines.
The loss drops the Hot Rods into second place in the Eastern Division second half for the first time since July 10. A Dayton win also brings the Dragons to within two games of the Hot Rods for the final playoff spot in the second half.
The nine-game homestand at Bowling Green Ballpark wraps Friday night at 7:05 PM CDT as the Hot Rods take on the Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers). Bowling Green will give the pearl to LHP Jordan Harrison (2-2, 3.38) opposite Great Lakes' LHP Miguel Sulbaran (6-3, 3.05). Join Chris Kleinhans-Schulz and Hank Fuerst on the call on the Hot Rods Radio Network (1340 "The Ticket" WBGN-AM and 1340wbgn.com). The Forever Communications Pregame Show begins at 6:35 PM CDT.
Friday night is the final Faith and Family Night, presented by Ashley Furniture and Christian Family Radio, of the season, featuring a pregame concert from national Christian recording artist All Things New and a faith testimonial from a Hot Rods player. For more information on securing your seats, visit the Hot Rods online at BGHotRods.com or call (270) 901-2121.
Midwest League Stories from August 8, 2013
- Kernels Win Second Straight over Snappers with Six-Run Inning - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Late Rally Gives Captains 3-2 Win - Lake County Captains
- Velasquez, Bandits Outduel Garcia, LumberKings - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Murphy Dropkicks Snappers to Fifth Straight Loss - Beloit Sky Carp
- Captains Score 3 in 8th, Beat Dragons 3-2 - Dayton Dragons
- Green Homers Twice, King Caps Comeback Win - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Toles Ties Hits Record in Defeat - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Chiefs Walk Off Against Rattlers in Extras - Peoria Chiefs
- River Bandits Edge LumberKings, 2-1 - Clinton LumberKings
- Chiefs tip Timber Rattlers in tenth - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Silver Hawks' Stellar Defense Catches TipCaps - South Bend Silver Hawks
- Vogelbach Vaults Cougars to 7-0 Win - Burlington Bees
- King single caps rollercoaster Lugnuts loss - Lansing Lugnuts
- Peralta Sharp as Cougars Cruise - Kane County Cougars
- Errors, Silver Hawks Prove TinCaps' Downfall - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Entertainment Ramps Up for Loons Final 13 Games - Great Lakes Loons
- Dragons Announce July Players of the Month - Dayton Dragons
- Dragons Dramatics - Recent Record Review - Dayton Dragons
- TinCaps Preview Homestand - Fort Wayne TinCaps
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.
