Hot Rods claim walk-off win against Cyclones
Published 11:00 pm Friday, May 17, 2024
- Bowling Green shortstop Hunter Haas (left) makes a throw during a game between the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Greensboro on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Bowling Green Ballpark. (Daily News photo by Caleb Lowndes/caleb.lowndes@bgdailynews.com)
Hunter Haas drew the final of three bases-loaded walks as the Bowling Green Hot Rods completed a comeback 6-5 victory over the Brooklyn Cyclones on Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark.
The Hot Rods (21-16) jumped ahead in the fifth inning against Cyclones starter Douglas Orellana. Ryan Spikes launched his first home run of the season to give Bowling Green a 1-0 lead.
The Cyclones (18-19) responded in the sixth against reliever Gerlin Rosario. Nick Morabito singled and advanced to second on a passed ball. Junior Tilien singled in Morabito, tying the game, 1-1.
Two more runs came around to score in the top of the seventh against Rosario. Stanley Consuegra doubled and Chris Suero hit a two-run home run to left field putting Brooklyn ahead 3-1.
The Hot Rods found an answer in the bottom of the seventh off Cyclones reliever Jimmy Loper. Spikes walked, Chandler Simpson singled and advanced to second on a throw to third. Xavier Isaac singled to bring in both Spikes and Simpson tying the game at 3-3.
Brooklyn put the pressure on scoring twice in the ninth off Bowling Green reliever JJ Goss. Jefry De Los Santos and Chris Suero led off with singles, putting runners on the corners. Omar De Los Santos lifted a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Jefry De Los Santos and Suero advanced to second. Karell Paz tripled to left center to score Suero and give the Cyclones a 5-3 lead.
The Hot Rods rallied late in the ninth against Cyclones reliever Dakota Hawkins. Luis Ariza reached first on a fielder’s choice with two outs. Simpson and Isaac both drew walks to load the bases. Brayden Taylor was hit by a pitch, scoring Ariza from third, making it a 5-4 Brooklyn Lead. Tre’ Morgan drew another walk to tie the game, 5-5.
Haas drew a four-pitch, game-winning walk to hand Bowling green a 6-5 victory.
Goss (2-0) pick up his second win on the season after going two innings, allowing four hits and two runs, while striking out two. Dakota Hawkins (1-1) was given the loss, after tossing two innings, surrendering one hit and three runs with two walks.
The Hot Rods return to action Saturday for the penultimate game of the series against the Cyclones set to start at 6:35 p.m.. Right-hander Yoniel Curet (1-4, 4.31) will take the hill against Cyclones lefty Felipe De La Cruz (1-4, 3.38 ERA).