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Amarillo Sod Poodles Win 2026 Texas League Championship

Soddies Outlast Springfield in Winner-Take-All Game Three to Earn Franchise’s Third Title
September 23, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 23, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (2-1) defeated the Springfield Cardinals (1-2), 6-4, on Wednesday night at Route 66 Stadium in Game Three of the Texas League Championship. In a nail-biting fight to the finish, the Sod Poodles emerged victorious to earn their third Texas League

Amarillo Sod Poodles Reveal 2027 Home Schedule

Baseball Returns to the Panhandle Next Season on April 6
August 4, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (August 4, 2026) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles today announced the home game schedule and opponents for the 2027 regular season. Texas League action next season begins on Friday, April 2, with Amarillo opening on the road before kicking off the home slate on Tuesday, April 6, at

Virahonda, Hagaman Named Diamondbacks Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year

Texas League Championship Contributors Earn Annual Organizational Honors
October 6, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (October 6, 2026) – The Arizona Diamondbacks yesterday announced that Carlos Virahonda and David Hagaman were named the organization’s Minor League Player of the Year and Minor League Pitcher of the Year, respectively. As the Diamondbacks’ top minor league performers for 2026, the duo were instrumental contributors to

Manuel Pena Named 2026 Texas League All-Star

Infielder Earns First Career Annual Honor After Stellar Start to 2026 Season
September 21, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 21, 2026) – Minor League Baseball today announced that Amarillo Sod Poodles infielder Manuel Pena has been named a Texas League All-Star at Third Base. The slugging infielder had a remarkable Double-A campaign that began on Opening Day with the Soddies until his promotion to Triple-A Reno

Four Sod Poodles Named to Arizona Fall League Roster

D-backs Prospects to Play in Arizona Among Top-Caliber Talent
September 16, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 16, 2026) – Major League Baseball announced rosters for the 2026 Arizona Fall League (AFL) season yesterday. The list features a handful of current and former Sod Poodles plus additional Arizona Diamondbacks’ prospects with AFL Opening Day scheduled for Saturday, October 3. The AFL is comprised of

Avery Owusu-Asiedu Named Texas League Player of the Month for August

Soddies Outfielder Slugs His Way to Monthly Honor After Promotion to Amarillo on August 11
September 3, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 3, 2026) – Minor League Baseball today announced that Amarillo Sod Poodles outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu is the Texas League Player of the Month for August. After joining the squad on August 11, Owusu-Asiedu took the league by storm, putting his raw power on display while posting one

Soddies Stave Off Elimination with Shutout Win Over Cardinals

Early Runs, Dominant Pitching Force Winner-Take-All Game Three for Texas League Championship
September 22, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 22, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (1-1) defeated the Springfield Cardinals (1-1), 4-0, on Tuesday night at Route 66 Stadium in Game Two of the Texas League Championship. The Soddies used early runs to continue their postseason dominance on the road to force a winner-take-all Game

Soddies Fall to Springfield in Game 1 of Texas League Championship

Peete and Franklin Lead the Way for Cardinals as Soddies Look Ahead to Game 2 Tuesday
September 20, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 20, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (0-1) fell to the Springfield Cardinals (1-0), 7-2, on Sunday night at HODGETOWN in Game 1 of the Texas League Championship. Amarillo’s postseason woes at home continued as the Soddies will once again need to emerge victorious in consecutive road

Sod Poodles Hold Off RoughRiders to Advance to Texas League Championship

Amarillo Wins Game Three to Make Third Texas League Championship in Franchise History
September 19, 2026

FRISCO, TX (September 18, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (2-1) defeated the Frisco RoughRiders (1-2), 8-7, on Friday night at Riders Field in Game 3 of the Texas League South Division Series. A big first-inning paved the way for the Soddies to capture another postseason road victory and secure

Sod Poodles Overcome Six-Run Deficit to Even Series with RoughRiders

Soddies Force Game Three with Offensive Outburst Thursday
September 18, 2026

FRISCO, TX (September 17, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (1-1) defeated the Frisco RoughRiders (1-1), 12-7, on Thursday night at Riders Field in Game 2 of the Texas League South Division Series. A big day at the plate from Ben McLaughlin and an excellent outing from Brian Curley aided

RoughRiders Outlast Sod Poodles in Game 1 Thriller

Amarillo Stages Comeback in 8th and 9th; Fall 8-7 in Extras
September 16, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 15, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (0-1) fell to the Frisco RoughRiders (1-0), 8-7, in 10 innings on Tuesday night at HODGETOWN in Game 1 of the Texas League South Division Series. Although the Sod Poodles put together a four-run comeback in the eighth and ninth

Amarillo Rally Falls Short in Regular Season Finale Defeat

Soddies Look Ahead to First Playoff Game on Tuesday Night
September 13, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 13, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (41-28, 77-60) fell to the San Antonio Missions (28-41, 59-79), 11-10, on Sunday afternoon at HODGETOWN. Going into today with a chance to break the single-season franchise wins record, the Soddies fell just short of history and now look ahead

Big Fifth Inning Propels Soddies to Fifth Straight Win

77th Win of Season Ties Franchise Single-Season Best
September 12, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 12, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (41-27, 77-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-41, 58-79), 9-6, on Saturday night at HODGETOWN. Powered by a five-run fifth inning and what wound up being a crucial three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, Amarillo extended

Walters Drives in Seven Runs as Soddies Blow Out the Missions

Largest Margin of Victory in Club History Features Four Amarillo Homers
September 11, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 11, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (40-27, 76-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-40, 58-78), 17-1, on Friday night at HODGETOWN. The Soddies’ offense erupted on their way to their fourth straight win and the largest margin of victory in club history. Two straight walks by

Barriga, Serretti Go Deep in Soddies' Third Straight Win

Amarillo Outpaces San Antonio’s Three Solo Homers to Take Third Consecutive Game
September 10, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 10, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (39-27, 75-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-39, 58-77), 5-3, on Thursday night at HODGETOWN. Despite three homers surrendered early, the Amarillo bullpen locked in to keep the Missions off the board down the stretch and secure their third straight

Ortiz Leads Sod Poodles to Victory Over San Antonio

Big Eighth Inning Lifts Amarillo Over the Missions Wednesday
September 9, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 9, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (38-27, 74-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-38, 58-76), 6-2, on Wednesday night at HODGETOWN. Down a run entering the bottom of the eighth, the Soddies erupted for five runs to come from behind for the second straight night. Two

Sod Poodles Secure Spot in Texas League Playoffs with Win Over Missions

With Midland’s Loss, Amarillo Clinches Playoff Berth
September 8, 2026

AMARILLO, TX (September 8, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (37-27, 73-59) defeated the San Antonio Missions (27-37, 58-75), 7-6, on Tuesday night at HODGETOWN. Amarillo did its part, while Midland’s loss just minutes later secured the Texas League South Division Second Half title and a playoff appearance for the

Soddies' Sunday Loss Results in Season Series Split with Frisco

Amarillo Returns Home With Magic Number Remaining at Two
September 6, 2026

FRISCO, TX (September 6, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (36-27, 72-59) fell to the Frisco RoughRiders (31-32, 70-61), 3-2, on Sunday afternoon at Riders Field. The Soddies travel home from Frisco with a season series split while their magic number to get into the Texas League playoffs remains at

Soddies Score Five Unanswered Runs for 6-5 Win

Amarillo’s Second Half Magic Number Shrinks to 2
September 5, 2026

FRISCO, TX (September 5, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (36-26, 72-58) defeated the Frisco RoughRiders (30-32, 69-61), 6-5, on Saturday night at Riders Field. Amarillo’s offense made the most of its opportunities, needing only three hits to stage a come-from-behind victory. Angel Ortiz drew a one-out walk for the

Curley Spins Quality Start as Soddies Fend Off Frisco

Amarillo Brings Magic Number to Four After Win Friday
September 4, 2026

FRISCO, TX (September 4, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (35-26, 71-58) defeated the Frisco RoughRiders (30-31, 69-60), 4-2, on Friday night at Riders Field. A strong start from the Amarillo righty was aided by late runs to secure a series-tying win that dropped the Soddies’ magic number to four.

Amarillo Drops Heartbreaker in Frisco Shootout

Wild Game Goes Way of the Hosts on Thursday Night
September 4, 2026

FRISCO, TX (September 3, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (34-26, 70-58) fell to the Frisco RoughRiders (30-30, 69-59), 14-12, on Thursday night at Riders Field. After giving up a six-run lead early and fighting back to take a one-run advantage in the late innings, the Soddies ultimately fell in

Soddies Roughed Up by Frisco on Wednesday Night

Amarillo Scores Seven Unanswered in Comeback Attempt, RoughRiders’ Early Lead Too Much to Overcome
September 2, 2026

FRISCO, TX (September 2, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (34-25, 70-57) fell to the Frisco RoughRiders (29-30, 68-59), 12-9, on Wednesday night at Riders Field. Despite finding themselves down big early, the Soddies fought back, but fell short in the comeback attempt. Frisco put themselves ahead early on Sebastian