Sod Poodles Advance to Texas League Championship Series
Midland, Texas - The Amarillo Sod Poodles punched their ticket to the Texas League Championship Series in the club's inaugural season with a 7-5 win over the Midland RockHounds in a decisive Game 5 at Security Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.
Midland, Texas - The Amarillo Sod Poodles punched their ticket to the Texas League Championship Series in the club's inaugural season with a 7-5 win over the Midland RockHounds in a decisive Game 5 at Security Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.
After dropping the first two games of the series in Amarillo, the Soddies proceeded to win all three of their road games and edge past the RockHounds in the best-of-five series. Amarilo will play the Tulsa Drillers in the TLCS beginning on Tuesday night at HODGETOWN.
The Sod Poodles exploded in Game 5 with a seven-run second inning against Midland starter
With two more runners on, Naile was replaced by lefty
Amarillo's seven-run frame tied the most runs in an inning from the Sod Poodles' offense in the regular season.
On the mound, lefty
Rogers allowed a solo home run to
Amarillo's bullpen then sealed the win. Right-hander
The Sod Poodles and Drillers play Game 1 of the Texas League Championship Series at HODGETOWN on Tuesday. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m.