Sod Poodles Win Third Straight, Take Series in Frisco
Frisco, Texas - The Sod Poodles used an offensive barrage and solid pitching to win a third straight game at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, getting by the Frisco RoughRiders 10-5 on Sunday afternoon.
Frisco, Texas - The Sod Poodles used an offensive barrage and solid pitching to win a third straight game at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, getting by the Frisco RoughRiders 10-5 on Sunday afternoon.
After dropping the series opener, Amarillo bounced back to win three consecutive games against the first place RoughRiders and win the series.
The Sod Poodles plated three runs in the first inning, with two coming on a two-RBI single from
Amarillo starter
With two runners in scoring position in the top of the sixth,
After going six innings while allowing just two runs, Scholtens ran into trouble in the seventh. He allowed two straight hits to start the inning and was replaced by right-hander
Lloyd proceeded to strike out two straight batters but then allowed a two-run single to
After a scoreless eighth, the Sod Poodles added insurance in the ninth against Frisco lefty
With two outs and two on-base,
Lloyd finished his outing with two scoreless frames, ultimately throwing three innings of relief while giving up just one run for the save. Scholtens picked up his second win of the campaign.
The Sod Poodles return home to HODGETOWN on Monday night for the opening tilt of a seven-game homestand. First pitch against the Corpus Christi Hooks is at 7:05 p.m.
Amarillo sends right-hander