TLCS Game 3: Drillers Edge Past Soddies in Pitcher's Duel
Tulsa, Oklahoma - In a pitcher's duel in Game 3 of the Texas League Championship Series, the Tulsa Drillers used a two-run homer from Connor Wong in the sixth inning to secure a 2-0 win at ONEOK Field on Friday night.
Tulsa, Oklahoma - In a pitcher's duel in Game 3 of the Texas League Championship Series, the Tulsa Drillers used a two-run homer from
With the victory, the Sod Poodles now trail in the best-of-five series, 2-1. Amarillo will have to keep their season alive with a win in Game 4 on Saturday and force a decisive Game 5 on Sunday afternoon in Tulsa.
Sod Poodles starter
The game was still at 0-0 entering the bottom half of the sixth. After Lloyd retired the first two hitters, he gave up a single to
Moments later, Wong belted a two-run shot to left field. Wong's third homer of the postseason gave the Drillers a 2-0 lead.
Lloyd went on to allow just that home run in seven strong frames. With the Drillers leading, Solbach proceeded to toss scoreless frames in the seventh and eighth.
Right-hander
Amarillo shortstop
The Sod Poodles and Drillers play Game 4 of the TLCS at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday evening at ONEOK Field. Amarillo sends right-hander
The game is aired on 940 AM KIXZ and via streaming platforms with Sam Levitt on the play-by-play call. Pregame coverage begins at 6:45 p.m.