Jordan Qsar had a first-inning, three-run home run, and the Bowling Green Hot Rods took a 5-4 win Wednesday against host Lake County (Ohio).

Bowling Green (74-54 overall, 35-23 second half) led throughout but had to hold off a late Lake County rally to secure a third straight one-run win and maintain a two-game lead in the Midwest League Eastern Division with 12 games remaining.

Nick Schnell and Jonathan Aranda added a hit and an RBI each, while Ford Proctor scored a pair of runs for Bowling Green.

Chris Muller earned the win in relief to improve to 2-4, while Joel Peguero tossed a scoreless ninth to earn his 13th save of the season.

The series continues at 6 p.m. CDT on Thursday. Right-hander Miller Hogan (5-3, 2.91) is scheduled to start for the Hot Rods with right-hander Shane MCarthy (4-3, 4.01) scheduled to start for Lake County.