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Lawlar, Saalfrank lead D-backs' Organization All-Stars

Duo dominated in Minors before helping team reach World Series
@benweinrib
December 14, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Arizona Diamondbacks. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Reno: 88-62 Double-A

Sod Poodles Blank Hooks to Even Series

Sod Poodles Second Shutout Win in 2023
May 3, 2023

Corpus Christi, Texas (May 3, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles plowed through the Hooks in shutout fashion for their second shutout win of the campaign. Their 3-0 win over Corpus Christi was aided by a Tristin English solo dinger in the top of the first and lights-out pitching performances

Soddies Sunk in Pitcher's Duel, Drop Game One

Albright Ties Season-High, Fans Seven Batters
May 2, 2023

Corpus Christi, Texas (May 2, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles fell to the Hooks, 3-1, in a pitcher's duel Tuesday night. RHP Luke Albright shoved on the bump but was unable to get the run support needed to overcome the Hooks with the Soddies logging just five hits. Amarillo

Sod Poodles Top Riders With 11-Run Outburst

Tawa Homers, Bliss Collects a Pair of Doubles
April 30, 2023

Amarillo, Texas (April 29, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles mashed 12 hits on Saturday night in route to an 11-4 win over the Frisco RoughRiders and took the lead in their six-game set, 3-2. After RHP Deyni Olivero dealt a scoreless top half, the Soddies tallied four in the

Amarillo Walks Off Frisco to Complete Largest Comeback in Franchise History

Seven-Run 8th Inning Carries Amarillo to Victory
April 27, 2023

Amarillo, Texas (April 26, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles walked it off following two clutch at-bats from Jordan Lawlar and a late-game rally that saw 10 runs scored for the Soddies in the final third of the game.

Soddies Battle Back and Top RoughRiders, 9-7

English, De Los Santos Hit Towering Homers In Comeback
April 26, 2023

Amarillo, Texas (April 25, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles battled back after being down six runs at one point to overcome Frisco, 9-7, taking game one of the six-game series at HODGETOWN. A six-run inning highlighted by a three-run home run by Tristin English helped ignite the comeback. After

Soddies Overcome Naturals to Split Series in Springdale

April 24, 2023

Springdale, Arkansas (April 23, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles topped the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 6-2, and split their series on Sunday afternoon. The six-game series finale saw an explosive afternoon at the plate for the Soddies that was backed up by an exceptional day on the bump by Amarillo's

Sod Poodles Blanked In Springdale, Series Evens

Ryan Bliss Collects Two Hits
April 22, 2023

Springdale, Arkansas (April 21, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles dropped game four of their six-game series against the NW Arkansas Naturals on Friday night. Five runs in the bottom of the fifth would be the only runs scored as the series evened at two games a piece. Right-hander Jamison

Amarillo Scores Three Late Runs to Earn Extra Inning Win

English, Vukovivh Plate All Three Runs For Amarillo
April 21, 2023

Springdale, Arkansas (April 20, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles earned the first extra-inning win of the season thanks to some late heroics from Tristin English and company. Down to the final strike in the top of the ninth inning, English scorched a two-RBI single for the first Amarillo lead

Four Arms Hold Naturals to Two Hits, Jarvis Fans Eight in Win

Sod Poodles Beat Naturals 5-0 for First Shutout Win in 2023
April 20, 2023

Springdale, Arkansas (April 19, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles came out on top in their first win of their six-game set on Wednesday night, topping the Naturals, 5-0. The Soddies' bullpen built off of RHP Bryce Jarvis' strong start who held the Naturals hitless through 5.0 innings. Jarvis started

Sod Poodles Drop Finale, Split Series With Hooks

English & Vukovich Go Back-to-Back
April 16, 2023

Amarillo, Texas (April 16, 2023) – The opening homestand of the 2023 season came to an end with an 11-5 Amarillo loss to the Corpus Christi Hooks on Sunday afternoon at HODGETOWN. Corpus jumped out to a 4-0 lead after their first three at-bats of the game while the Sod

Bryce Carves, Sod Poodles Beat Hooks 5-2

Jarvis' Eight Strikeouts Set Amarillo Season-High
April 14, 2023

Amarillo, Texas (April 13, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles (4-2) took their second consecutive game over the Corpus Christi Hooks on Thursday night. Bryce Jarvis was impressive from the jump and the Amarillo bats stayed hot as the Sod Poodles beat the Hooks 5-2. Back-to-back Hooks singles to lead

Alexander's RBI Single Walks Off Arkansas

September 11, 2022

Amarillo, Texas - The Sod Poodles walked away with a victory on a blustery Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd for SkyFest. The final night game of the 2022 regular season at HODGETOWN ended with fireworks on and off the field as Amarillo collected their second walk-off win

Sod Poodles Drop Game 4 Against Travs

September 11, 2022

Amarillo, Texas - The Sod Poodles fell in game four against the Arkansas Travelers by a score of 10-6 on Friday night. Amarillo collected nine hits in the game and did more damage against one of the league's top pitchers than any other team in the process. The Travs began

Homers Sink Soddies In Game One

September 6, 2022

Amarillo, Texas - The Sod Poodles fell 14-3 to the Arkansas Travelers on Tuesday night in game one of their six-game series. The Travelers racked up 12 runs across the first three innings to hand Amarillo their fourth loss in a row. Arkansas batted around in the 1st inning to

Late Inning Runs Not Enough In Sod Poodles 8-7 Loss

September 4, 2022

Amarillo, Texas - The Sod Poodles and Frisco RoughRiders battled back and forth on Saturday night as Amarillo aimed to secure at least a series split over the Texas League South Division foes. The top of the first inning was kept alive after a glove malfunction for first baseman Tristin

English’s RBI Single Walks It Off For Amarillo

August 30, 2022

Amarillo, Texas - Tristin English walked off the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the 9th to elevate the Sod Poodles (59-61) to a 5-4 victory over the Frisco RoughRiders (64-56) on Tuesday night. Both squads collected eight hits as Amarillo (27-24) closed the gap in the

Sod Poodles Lose Series Finale, Split With Hooks

August 29, 2022

Corpus Christi, Texas - The Amarillo Sod Poodles dropped the finale of a 11-game road trip 6-5 on Sunday to the Corpus Christi Hooks. Tristin English hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning as the Sod Poodles jumped in front of the Hooks. Corpus Christi

Amarillo Falters In Game Three Loss to Corpus Christi

August 27, 2022

Corpus Christi, Texas - The Amarillo Sod Poodles were held to just four hits in a 6-1 loss to the Corpus Christi Hooks on Thursday night. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak, which included two shutouts. The Sod Poodles scored in the top of the 1st to take an

Sod Poodles Shutout RockHounds In Series Finale

Jarvis Spins Third Quality Start
August 21, 2022

MIDLAND, Texas - In a Sunday afternoon series finale, the Sod Poodles needed just two runs to leave Momentum Bank Ballpark with a win. Bryce Jarvis spun his third quality start of the year, allowing just three hits over 6.0 IP. A solo home run in the top of the

Soddies Avoid Sweep, Win Finale In Frisco

August 9, 2022

Frisco, Texas – The Sod Poodles scored in the top of the 9th to secure a 3-2 victory over the Frisco RoughRiders on Sunday night. It was their lone victory in the six-game series and snapped a franchise-long seven-game losing streak. Amarillo put runners at the corners after a walk

Amarillo Falls 11-2 On Saturday Night

August 9, 2022

Frisco, Texas – The Sod Poodles lost their fifth straight to start their series against the Frisco RoughRiders from Riders Field. The Sod Poodles trailed early but cut the lead to just two before the Texas Rangers Double-A affiliate rattled off seven unanswered runs to close out Saturday's game. Amarillo

Soddies Blanked on Thursday Night

Amarillo Strands Six Baserunners
July 14, 2022

Amarillo, Texas – Amarillo dropped game three of the six-game set to the San Antonio Missions by a score of 6-0. A five-run 8th proved too much to overcome for Amarillo who fell behind in the series 2-1 in front of 5,373 people in downtown Amarillo. San Antonio started their

Sod Poodles Erase 8 Run Deficit, Fall 14-12

Alexander, Barrosa Lead Charge In Losing Effort
July 14, 2022

Amarillo, Texas – After falling behind in the early stages, a Sod Poodles comeback fell just short on Wednesday night. Amarillo tallied 15 hits in a losing effort including a multi-home run game from Blaze Alexander and a career night at the plate from outfielder Jorge Barrosa. Sod Poodles' starter

Juan Centeno Walks Off Missions in Series Opener

Tawa, Centeno, English Go Yard On Tuesday
July 13, 2022

Amarillo, Texas – The Amarillo Sod Poodles climbed out of an early three-run deficit to take the series opener against their fellow Texas League South Division foe, the San Antonio Missions. A trio of home runs and 10 total hits powered the Soddies to victory on Tuesday night in downtown