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De Los Santos Four Hits Lift Sod Poodles to 12-7 Win

De Los Santos, Melendez Homer in Win
April 24, 2024

FRISCO, Texas (April 23, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles began their six-game series in the Dallas Metroplex with a 12-7 win on Tuesday night. Amarillo tagged Frisco pitching for 14 hits, including a four-hit night by Deyvison De Los Santos. Ivan Melendez added a home run, driving in three

Warmoth's Three RBI Night Propels Soddies

Sod Poodles Rack Up 14 Hits in Win
April 21, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (April 20, 2024) – The Sod Poodles racked up 14 hits, including five extra-base hits as a balanced offensive attack propels Amarillo to a 9-6 win on Saturday night. With the win, the Sod Poodles took control of the series and secured at worst a series split heading

Calf Fries Fall in Extras

Amarillo Unable to Match Springfield's Six Run Extra Inning
April 20, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (April 19, 2024) – Playing as the best alternate identity in baseball for the first time in the new season, the Amarillo Calf Fries dropped their first extra innings game of 2024. The bats powered the offense in the early going but went cold as the temperature dropped

Adolescent Answerbacks Take Series Lead

Five-Run Eighth Gives Amarillo 2-1 Series Advantage
April 19, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (April 18, 2024) – In a matchup where the starting pitchers combined to allow just six combined hits and one run working into the sixth inning, Amarillo needed a late-inning comeback to secure a series lead over the visiting Springfield Cardinals. After seeing the Cardinals take their first

Four Run Fifth Too Much For Amarillo to Overcome

Lyle Lin Collects a Pair of Hits in First Game
April 17, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (April 17, 2024) – The Sod Poodles dropped game two of the series on Wednesday night at HODGETOWN. Springfield seized momentum with a four-run top of the fifth and held on to even the series with a 5-1 win. Starters Yu-Min Lin and Alex Cornwell didn't allow a

Oat Milkers Power Past Cardinals

Vukovich, De Los Santos Homer in 13-9 Win
April 17, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (April 16, 2024) – Playing as the Malmo Oat Milkers, Amarillo handed the Springfield Cardinals their first loss of the season to open the series on Tuesday night. The two teams combined for 22 runs on 30 hits with Amarillo with Amarillo getting the 13-9 win. Jamison Hill

Amarillo Blanked, Held to Two Hits in Loss

Diaz Fans 8 over 5.0 IP in Loss
April 13, 2024

MIDLAND, Texas (April 13, 2024) – Amarillo suffered its first shutout loss of the season after a 2-0 defeat to the Midland RockHounds on Saturday night. RockHounds pitchers sat down 19 straight at one point, and 23 of the final 25 batters to secure the win and a 3-2 series

Sod Poodles Even Series in Midland

Tawa Collects Three Hits, De Los Santos Provides Late Home Run
April 13, 2024

MIDLAND, Texas (April 12, 2024) – Multiple hit efforts by four Amarillo batters did a majority of the work as the Soddies took down the Midland RockHounds 7-6 to even the series on Friday night. Tim Tawa and Deyvison De Los Santos paced the lineup, collecting three hits a piece.

Late Lead Slips Away From Sod Poodles Thursday Night

Lin Has 10 Strikeouts, Graham Adds Three Hits
April 12, 2024

MIDLAND, Texas (April 11, 2024) – A back-and-forth contest for most of Thursday's game against the Midland RockHounds ended in an 8-5 Amarillo loss. Sod Poodles outfielder Kevin Graham delivered a go-ahead RBI in the top of the eighth inning but Midland snatched the lead and a 2-1 series lead

Mario Lopez to Appear at HODGETOWN

Former Saved by the Bell & Access Hollywood Star to Meet With Fans
April 11, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (April 11, 2024) – Today the Amarillo Sod Poodles have announced that Mario Lopez will make an appearance at HODGETOWN for a special meet and greet on Sunday, May 5th. The former Saved by the Bell and Access Hollywood star is scheduled to have an on-field pre-game interview

Patiño Collects Three Hits in Sod Poodles First Win

Sod Poodles Five-Run Third Propels Winning Effort
April 10, 2024

MIDLAND, Texas (April 10, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles used a five-run third inning en route to earning their first win of the 2024 season. Multi-hit efforts from four players and a dominant showing from the bullpen provided an all-around effort in the 7-4 win over the Midland RockHounds

Chen, Melendez Homer in Loss to Midland

Sod Poodles Leave 12 Runners on Base
April 9, 2024

MIDLAND, Texas (April 9, 2024) – Tied after the fifth inning, the Amarillo Sod Poodles dropped their first game of the series to the Midland RockHounds 4-3 on Tuesday night. A ninth-inning two-out rally placed the tying run 90 feet away for the Sod Poodles who unfortunately left 12 runners

Vukovich Homers Twice in Loss

Sod Poodles Outhit Missions In Lopsided Loss
April 7, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (April 6, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles fell to the visiting San Antonio Missions 18-5 on Saturday night at HODGETOWN. Three-hit nights from A.J. Vukovich and Deyvison De Los Santos carried the offense that outhit the Missions in a lopsided defeat. For the second consecutive game to

Sod Poodles Drop Opener to Missions

Roberts Homers, Patino Collects Three Hits in Loss
April 6, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (April 5, 2024) –The Sod Poodles dropped the opening game of the 2024 season to the San Antonio Missions on Friday night 12-5. A Caleb Roberts homer and three-hit night from Wilderd Patiño were the notable offensive efforts while Yu-Min Lin fanned five over his three innings of

Sod Poodles Release Opening Night Roster

Six of the Arizona Diamondbacks Top 30 Prospects to Start in Amarillo
April 6, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (April 5, 2024) – Today in conjunction with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Amarillo Sod Poodles released their 2024 Opening Night Roster. The defending Texas League Champions will start the season with six of the D-backs’ Top-30 prospects (MLB Pipeline), including No. 4-rated prospect, Yu-Min Lin. The left-handed pitching

Amarillo's First Ever Drone Show at HODGETOWN June 7-8

Sod Poodles and Sky Elements Add to Expansive 2024 Promotional Schedule
March 21, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (March 21, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles are excited to announce the addition of back-to-back drone light show performances at HODGETOWN on June 7-8. The Sod Poodles have partnered with Sky Elements to bring 200 drones to light up the Amarillo sky and pay homage to Sod

Sod Poodles to Host National Anthem Auditions

Performances Will be Heard on Saturday, March 2nd
February 15, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 15, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles will be hosting public auditions for national anthem performances for the 2024 season on Saturday, March 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at HODGETOWN. Soloists, duets, and trios are invited to audition for "The Star-Spangled Banner" or "God Bless

Sod Poodles, City Federal Credit Union Unveil Fiesta Deck

February 13, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 13, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles and City Federal Credit Union are excited to unveil the City Federal Fiesta Deck at HODGETOWN. This brand-new hospitality and group area is attached to the first base side of the suite level and will add a covered, exclusive option

Concessions Fundraising Program Open For 2024 Season

February 8, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 8, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles and Diamond Creations, the team’s food and beverage service provider, are excited to open the Concessions Fundraising Program for the 2024 season. The initiative offers a unique fundraising opportunity for non-profit groups through concession stand sales at HODGETOWN. Non-profit or

Single-Game Tickets On Sale Now

Sod Poodles Begin Texas League Title Defense on April 5th
February 6, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 6, 2024) – Single-game tickets for the 2024 Amarillo Sod Poodles season are officially on sale now. The defending Texas League Champions will begin the campaign at HODGETOWN on Friday, April 5 when they host the visiting San Antonio Missions (Double-A, San Diego Padres) for a three-game

Sod Poodles Release 2024 Promo Schedule 

Fireworks, Giveaways, Specialty Nights, and Celebrity Appearances Highlight Summer at HODGETOWN
February 5, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (Feb. 5, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles, defending Texas League Champions, and Double-A affiliate of the National League Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks, are excited to announce the Promotional Schedule for the 2024 season. The Sod Poodles will begin the new season against the San Antonio Missions on

Sod Poodles, VisuaLED Announce Major Addition to HODGETOWN

The Amarillo Sod Poodles to Add Brand-New Digital Ribbon to Suite Level
January 17, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (January 17, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles are excited to announce a brand-new addition to HODGETOWN beginning with the 2024 season. A high-tech, digital LED ribbon board will be added just below the suite level of the stadium, replacing the existing static signage that has been in

Tim Bogar Named Sod Poodles Manager 

Three-Time Manager of the Year to Lead Reigning Texas League Champions
January 8, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas (January 8, 2024) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles, in conjunction with the Arizona Diamondbacks Player Development Staff are excited to announce the on-field staff for the 2024 season. Tim Bogar, a three-time Minor League Manager of the Year has been named the third manager in Sod Poodles franchise

Christmas In The Sky Returns to HODGETOWN

Regions Largest Christmas Fireworks Celebration Returns for Third Year
December 6, 2023

AMARILLO, Texas – Fairly Group and The OccuNet Company are excited to extend a warm invitation to all Amarilloans to join them for the region's largest Christmas celebration at HODGETOWN, home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles. The third annual ‘Christmas In The Sky Celebration’ will occur on Friday, December 15,

Amarillo Sod Poodles Named 2023 MiLB Organization of the Year

November 8, 2023

LAS VEGAS -- Minor League Baseball announced the 2023 winners of the Organization of the Year Award, Executive of the Year Award, Future Star Award and the CommUNITY Champion Award. Nominees from each league were selected by their peers and were candidates for the overall awards. ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR