Sod Poodles Drop Finale 7-0
Corpus Christi, TX – The Sod Poodles ended their six-game series in Corpus Christi, dropping the finale 7-0 to the Hooks to officially close the books on the first half of the Texas League season. Amarillo was held without a run for the sixth time this season and was held
Cecconi Shines As Sod Poodles Blank Hooks
Corpus Christi, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles ended a three-game slide, sinking the Hooks in shutout fashion on Saturday night. Propelled by another dominant start on the mound, a two-run home run in the third inning would prove to be the only run support needed in a 3-0 win
Sod Poodles Battle Late, Fall In Walk Off Fashion
Corpus Christi, TX – For the third time in four games this series the Sod Poodles erased a Hooks lead in the 9th inning. After seeing the Hooks take a late lead, the Sod Poodles used a two-out rally in the top of the 9th before ultimately falling in walk-off
Homestand Highlights: Independence Weekend
Amarillo, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles will return to HODGETOWN after a two-week road trip to kick off the second half of the Double-A season starting Tuesday, June 28. The Kansas City Royals’ Double-A affiliate, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals visit Amarillo for the first time since the 2019 season.
Pfaadt's Gem Marred By Extra Innings Loss
Corpus Christi, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles dropped their Thursday night contest in Corpus Christi in extra innings after tying the game with a three-run ninth inning. Right-hander and D-backs' No. 8 rated prospect Brandon Pfaadt got the ball for his 13th start of the year. The former fifth-round
Sod Poodles Drop Pitcher’s Duel In Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX – After a six-run comeback victory in last night’s game, the Sod Poodles were defeated 4-1 by the Corpus Christi Hooks on Wednesday night at Whataburger Field. Sod Poodles’ starter Deyni Olivero dueled with Misael Tamarez of the Hooks, and the foes combined to allow just one
WHATA COMEBACK, SODDIES SCORE SIX IN 9TH
Corpus Christi, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles trailed 9-4 entering the 9th inning on Tuesday night, but a six-run explosion in a late comeback effort secured the win in game one against the Corpus Christi Hooks at Whataburger Field. Bryce Jarvis tossed five innings of two-run ball and earned
'Celebrate America' With the Amarillo Symphony at HODGETOWN
Amarillo, Texas – HODGETOWN Events and the Amarillo Symphony are thrilled to announce, “Celebrate America”, the third outdoor Amarillo Symphony concert in the heart of downtown Amarillo. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, October 1 with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. The sale
Series Evens After 7-2 Loss To Missions
San Antonio, TX – Battling to get above .500 for the first time since May 15, the Sod Poodles suffered a slight setback, falling 7-2 in San Antonio on Wednesday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium. The Sod Poodles looked poised to possibly jump on the Missions early, but a play
Early Runs Enough In 6-2 Win To Open Series
San Antonio, TX – The Sod Poodles looked poised to score a plethora of runs in Nelson Wolff Stadium after using a four-run opening frame on Tuesday night. The four in the first and two more in the second would be all they would need or get to in a
Walston Pitches Amarillo To Series Win
Amarillo, TX – The Sod Poodles picked up their second straight series win with a 9-3 win over the Frisco RoughRiders on Sunday night at HODGETOWN. The Soddies ended the 12-week homestand with eight wins and sit three games back of first place in the Texas League South Division race
Sod Poodles Storm Back, Fall To RoughRiders
Amarillo, TX – A comeback for the ages came up just short on Saturday night in front of yet another sellout crowd in Downtown Amarillo. The Sod Poodles plated a franchise-high 11 runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and sent the potential tying run to the plate before
Barrosa Calls Game, Walks Off RoughRiders
Amarillo, TX – The Sod Poodles and RoughRiders played another back-and-forth game on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd in downtown Amarillo. The game saw 13 runs scored over the final four innings as the Sod Poodles walked off Frisco 11-10 to take a 3-1 series lead. After
Soddies Win Back-And-Forth, Weather-Shortened Affair
Amarillo, TX – Amarillo earned an 11-10 victory on Thursday night in a game that saw five lead changes, four ties, and was called after five innings due to rain. The teams scored in every half-inning except the top of the 5th. The Roughriders jumped on top first with two
Cecconi Goes Eight, Soddies Blanked As Series Evens
Amarillo, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles were defeated 4-0 by the Frisco RoughRiders on Wednesday night, the fifth time Amarillo has been shut out this season. Amarillo’s Slade Cecconi battled with Frisco’s Cole Ragans, but it was the RoughRiders that came on top in the 2-hour and 1-minute contest.
Yerzy Slams, Walston Spins Gem In Series Opening Win
Amarillo, TX – Andy Yerzy crushed a grand slam and Blake Walston pitched six innings of shutout ball in Amarillo’s (25-27) 7-4 victory over the Frisco RoughRiders (27-25) on Tuesday night. In a battle of top pitching prospects, Amarillo’s Blake Walston (1-2, 7.66 ERA) out-dueled Frisco’s Jack Leiter (3-4, 5.90)
Frisco Rides Into Town For HODGETOWN Showdown
Amarillo, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles (23-27) will welcome the Texas Rangers' Double-A Affiliate, the Frisco Roughriders (27-24) to town for the second half of the two-week homestand. The Sod Poodles are 30-29 against the RoughRiders all-time including the most exciting Sod Poodles game in 2021 when Stone Garrett
Sod Poodle Claim Series In Wire To Wire Win
Amarillo, TX – Brandon Pfaadt racked up nine strikeouts and the Sod Poodles (24-27) hit four home runs in Sunday’s 10-3 wire-to-wire victory over the Midland RockHounds (23-28). After earning a no-decision in a quality start in game one of the series on May 31, Pfaadt (3-3) took the mound
Offense Rolls In Luau Night Win
Amarillo, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles (23-27) racked up 13 hits and stole a franchise-high six bases in a 8-4 win over the Midland RockHounds (23-27) on a sellout crowd for Luau Night on Saturday. Starter Deyni Olivero kicked off the evening with a perfect 1st inning, and the
Sod Poodles Drop Friday Night Tilt
Amarillo, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles (22-27) dropped game four to the Midland RockHounds (23-26) on Friday night by a final score of 8-6. The Sod Poodles won the first two games of the series and the RockHounds have taken the last two. Midland hopped onto the scoreboard first
Late-Inning Home Runs Sink Sod Poodles
Amarillo, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles (22-26) were defeated 9-5 in game three against the Midland RockHounds (22-26) on Thursday night at HODGETOWN. RHP Slade Cecconi came into tonight’s game searching for his third consecutive quality start, and he kicked the game off with a perfect 1st inning. He
Sod Poodles Win Rainy Showdown
Amarillo, TX – The rain came and went on Wednesday night at HODGETOWN, but the Sod Poodles (22-25) scored four runs in the 7th inning to claim a 5-3 victory over the Midland RockHounds (21-26). LHP Blake Walston (0-2, 10.13 ERA) started the first game of June for Amarillo, and
Bases-Loaded Walk Wins It For Amarillo
Amarillo, TX – A bases-loaded walk by Leandro Cedeño in the 8th inning scored the game-winning run in Amarillo’s 3-2 victory over the Midland RockHounds on Tuesday night at HODGETOWN. The game lasted 2 hours and 11 minutes, the shortest 9-inning game in HODGETOWN history. Brandon Pfaadt (2-3) took the
Homestand Highlights: May 31 - June 5
Amarillo, TX – The Amarillo Sod Poodles return to HODGETOWN for the first of two, two-week homestands the team will host this year. The fun kicks off will the return of a familiar foe to Sod Poodles fans this year, the Midland RockHounds (Double-A, Oakland) return for their third trip
Amarillo Drops Series Finale In Arkansas
North Little Rock, AR – The Amarillo Sod Poodles (20-25) were defeated, 5-3, in game six against the Arkansas Travelers (22-23) on Sunday. The Travelers won the series, 4-2. Deyni Olivero (0-4) earned the start for Amarillo and allowed four earned runs in five innings pitched. The Travelers threatened early