Offense Strikes Early in Gore's Debut
Frisco, Texas - The Sod Poodles won their third straight against the Frisco RoughRiders behind 5.1 solid innings from lefty MacKenzie Gore, as Amarillo shutout Frisco 9-0 on Saturday night at Dr. Pepper Ballpark.
Frisco, Texas - The Sod Poodles won their third straight against the Frisco RoughRiders behind 5.1 solid innings from lefty
The Sod Poodles improved to a second half record of 12-11 and 46-45 overall. It is the first time Amarillo has been above .500 since June 3.
Gore, who was making his Double-A debut, struck out four and allowed just two hits en route to his first Texas League win. Gore is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com.
The Sod Poodles got off to a very quick start against Frisco starter
The score stayed that way until the fourth, when the Sod Poodles scored four runs on four hits. The inning included sac flies from
After Gore completed his start, righty
The Soddies got two more runs as outfielder
The Sod Poodles go for a series sweep of Frisco on Sunday evening. First pitch is at 6:05 p.m.