Howard, Blanco Lead Hounds to Win
Amarillo Sod Poodles 5, RockHounds 11Wednesday, April 10, 2019HODGETOWN Amarillo, TX Dairon Blanco's first home run at the Double-A level was not only a grand slam, it was the pivotal swing as the RockHounds defeated the Sod Poodles, 11-5, at HODGETOWN in Amarillo. The win gave the 'Hounds a 2-1
Amarillo Sod Poodles 5, RockHounds 11
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
HODGETOWN Amarillo, TX
The 'Hounds added a pair of unearned runs in the eighth and four more in the ninth, three of them on
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The RockHounds were out-hit, 12-8, but took advantage of almost every scoring chance, and scored seven runs on two swings (Blanco's slam and Theroux's three-run, shot).
The 'Hounds completed their season-opening road trip with a 3-3 record (the 'Hounds lead Frisco, 4-1, in the top of the 11th in a game suspended due to rain last Sunday in the Metroplex).
They will now host the same two clubs they faced on the road swing … Frisco and Amarillo … beginning Thursday night at Security Bank Ballpark.
Notables
Wednesday's game was played in winds gusting to near 40 miles-per-hour (and blowing out to right field).
Dairon Blanco finished 2-for-4 with the grand slam and hos fourth stolen base (in as many attempts).
The RockHounds, after committing two errors Tuesday, were errorless again in the series finale. Tuesday's miscues were the ONLY errors the club committed on the road trip.
Next Game
Thursday, April 11 vs. Frisco RoughRiders
Home Opener, 2019
"Thirsty" Thursday & Magnet Schedules (first 1,000 fans)
Security Bank Ballpark 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00)
- First of a four-game series and of a seven-game homestand
- Radio: NewsTalk 550 with Bob Hards ... airtime 6:47 p.m.
Probable Starters
FRI: Jonathan Hernandez (RH, 0-0, 1.59, in one start)
RH: Parker Dunshee (RH, 0-1, 5.40, in one start)