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The Bowling Green Hot Rods are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, they are a member of the South Atlantic League.

Hot Rods Clinch First Series Victory, Split Doubleheader with Dash

April 5, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - The Bowling Green Hot Rods (2-1) and Winston-Salem Dash (1-2) split their doubleheader on Sunday at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods claimed the first game, 6-2, while Winston-Salem earned the win in the second contest, 10-5. In the first game, the Hot Rods plated four runs in the bottom of the first against Winston-Salem starter Dylan Cumming. Adrian Santana singled, and Theo Gillen was hit by a pitch, putting runners at first and second. Émilien Pitre reached on an error by Cumming, lo... Full Story

Hot Rods Games Notes

April 5, 2026 - South Atlantic Success.... The Hot Rods search for a third South Atlantic League title in five years in 2026. Bowling Green has won the league pennant twice since re-joining in 2021. The Hot Rods are a combined 291-224 in that time span and have posted the best SAL South regular-season record in three of the last four seasons. Hot Rods Manager Rafael Valenzuela Jr. enters 2026 with a 55.3% winning percentage in his three seasons. Bullpen Brilliance.... Relievers Andres Galan, Garrett Gainey, and Jacob Kmatz dominated the ... Full Story

Hot Rods and Dash Washed Out, Twin Bill Set for Sunday

April 4, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - The regularly scheduled game on Saturday between the Bowling Green Hot Rods and the Winston-Salem Dash has been postponed due to rain. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday, April 5, starting at 12:05 PM CT. The doubleheader will consist of two, seven-inning games, with the second game starting 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. Gates will open at 11:30 AM CT. Fans can catch all the action by watching on MiLB.tv, listening through the MiLB First Pitch App and BGHotRo... Full Story

Hot Rods Collect Opening Day Win over Dash, 4-2

April 3, 2026 - Bowling Green, Kentucky - J.D. Gonzalez recorded the first multi-hit game for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (1-0) as the bullpen combined for 4.0 scoreless innings, leading to a 4-2 win over the Winston-Salem Dash (0-1) on Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Dash started the scoring in the top of the first inning against Hot Rods starter Gary Gill Hill. With one out, Kyle Lodise walked and stole second base. Anthony DePino singled to right, plating Lodise, giving the Dash a 1-0 lead. Bowling Green responded in the botto... Full Story

• Hot Rods Clinch First Series Victory, Split Doubleheader with Dash - April 5, 2026
  
• Hot Rods Games Notes - April 5, 2026
  
• Hot Rods and Dash Washed Out, Twin Bill Set for Sunday - April 4, 2026
  
• Hot Rods Collect Opening Day Win over Dash, 4-2 - April 3, 2026
  
• Hot Rods Reveal 2026 Opening Day Roster - March 31, 2026
  
• Hot Rods Release 2026 Promotional Schedule - March 13, 2026
  
• Hot Rods Host Annual Fanfest on March 14 - February 27, 2026
  
• Tequila and Tacos Returns to Bowling Green Ballpark April 18 - February 23, 2026
  
• Cronenworth, Lowe, McClanahan Inducted into Hot Rods Hall of Fame - February 23, 2026
  
• Tequila and Tacos Returns to Bowling Green Ballpark April 18 - February 19, 2026
  
• Hot Rods Unveil New "White Squirrels" Alternate Identity - February 6, 2026
  
• 2026 Staff Revealed, Valenzuela Jr. Returns for Fourth Season - January 29, 2026
  
• Bowling Green Revamps Bootleggers for 10th Anniversary - January 22, 2026
  
• Bowling Green Announces 2026 Ballot for Hot Rods Hall of Fame - November 3, 2025
  
• 2018 MWL Champion Craig Albernaz Named Orioles Skipper - October 27, 2025
  
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Bowling Green Bootleggers
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League: South Atlantic League
Home: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Class: High A
Affiliation: Tampa Bay Rays
Website: Bowling Green Hot Rods site
Schedule: Full Bowling Green Hot Rods Schedule
Statistics: Full Bowling Green Hot Rods Statistics

Wed., Apr 8		Rome at Bowling Green	7:35 p.m.
Tue., Apr 7		Rome at Bowling Green	7:35 p.m.
Sun., Apr 5	W	Winston-Salem 2 at Bowling Green 6 (Game 1)	Final (7)
Sun., Apr 5	L	Winston-Salem 10 at Bowling Green 5 (Game 2)	Final (7)
Sat., Apr 4		Winston-Salem at Bowling Green	Ppd.
Fri., Apr 3	W	Winston-Salem 2 at Bowling Green 4	Final
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• Hot Rods split doubleheader with Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 6)
  
• Hot Rods open season with win over Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 5)
  
• Hot Rods beat Dash 4-2 to win season opener - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (April 4)
  
• Hot Rods ready to get season started - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (March 31)
  
• Trio inducted into Hot Rods Hall of Fame - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (February 23)
  
• Bowling Green Hot Rods honor rare animal with White Squirrels identity - SAL Sports Logos Net News (February 9)
  
• Hot Rods announce Valenzuela back as manager - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (January 29)
  
• Bowling Green Hot Rods celebrate 10 years of Bootleggers with anniversary logo - SAL Sports Logos Net News (January 25)
  
• Hot Rods announce 2026 Hall of Fame ballot - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (November 3)
  
• Ex-Hot Rods skipper Albernaz named Orioles' new manager - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (October 27)
  
• Hub City bounces Hot Rods with extra-inning win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 12)
  
• Hot Rods fall 1-0 to Hub City in playoff opener - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (September 10)
  
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