Bowling Green’s Kinney Notches Two Hits Despite Bolidos’ 5-2 Loss Against Asheville Tourists
Bowling Green, Kentucky
In Saturday’s match against the Asheville Tourists at the Bowling Green Ballpark, Cooper Kinney stood out for the Bolidos de Bowling Green by bagging his 16th multi-hit game. Unfortunately, the team couldn’t make the most out of this advantage and suffered a 5-2 defeat.
Match Highlights
Setting the match into motion, Tre’ Morgan from Bolidos managed to steal the second base, thus paving the way for a scoring opportunity. Augmented by a single from Kinney, Morgan was then sent home on Colton Ledbetter’s RBI sacrifice fly, giving the Bolidos an early lead at 1-0.
The Bolidos increased their lead in the bottom of the second inning. Triggered by a walk by Tatem Levins, Hunter Haas’ hit by a pitch, and a catcher’s interference that allowed Morgan to reach, the bases got loaded. Consequently, Xavier Isaac’s walk enabled Levins to score, pushing their lead to 2-0.
However, in the top of the third inning, Asheville rebounded against Bolidos’ starter Owen Wild. A hit by pitch on Jackson Loftin and a Logan Cerny two-run home run to left field tied the score at 2-2. The Tourists furthered their lead when Luis Baez smashed a solo home run to 3-2.
Shift in the Game
With the game momentum swinging in their favor, Asheville nailed an extra insurance run against Bolidos reliever Jonny Cuevas in the 8th inning. Cerny’s walk and stealing of third base enabled his home crossing through a ground out by Austin Deming. Further runs from John Garcia and Ryan Johnson stretched Tourists’ lead to 5-2.
Unable to fight back offensively, Bolidos de Bowling Green had to face defeat at 5-2 despite Kinney’s shining performance.
Pitchers’ Performance
The win was claimed by Asheville’s Ian Foggo who delivered 2.0 scoreless innings, registered five strikeouts, and one walk. For Bolidos, Wild recorded his loss after 5 innings, allowing three runs and four hits, alongside his four strikeouts and two walks. Brody Rodning took the save home with a scoreless ninth inning, featuring a walk and a strikeout.
Upcoming Game
The finale of this six-game series between Bolidos and Tourists is slated for Sunday with the first pitch expected at 1:05 PM CT. For Bowling Green, RHP Roel Garcia lll is expected to start the game, while RHP Jose Guedez will play for Asheville.
Fans can tune into MiLB.tv or listen via the MiLB First Pitch App and BGHotRods.com to follow the live action.
