Sod Poodles Win Texas League Championship
Amarillo, Texas (September 27, 2023) – For the second time in four seasons of playing baseball in Amarillo, the Sod Poodles are Texas League Champions. The Sod Poodles beat the Arkansas Travelers 9-1 on Wednesday night to secure the first championship at HODGETOWN. The Sod Poodles jumped out early in
Sod Poodles Drop Game Two, Face Travs in Winner-Take-All Game 144
Amarillo, Texas (September 26, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles returned to HODGETOWN for Game 2 of the Texas League Championship Series against the Arkansas Travelers. After a back-and-forth affair that saw the Sod Poodles erase a four-run deficit, the Arkansas Travelers forced a winner-take-all game three of the Texas
Duzenack begins must-see double play for Amarillo
Tuesday night brought one of the craziest double plays that you’ll ever see in professional baseball. In a Texas League semifinal game at Hodgetown Stadium in Amarillo between Double-A Amarillo (D-backs) and San Antonio (Padres), Amarillo shortstop Camden Duzenack started a seemingly impossible play that you have to see with
Sod Poodles Score Final Four, Last on Walk-Off Balk
Amarillo, Texas (September 15, 2023) – Trailing entering the final two innings, Mother Nature and the Sod Poodles offense started to pour it on at HODGETOWN on Friday night. A late rally by the Sod Poodles helped erase a three-run deficit and helped Amarillo to take a 3-1 series lead
Amarillo Drops Game Two in Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas (September 6, 2023) – The Sod Poodles fell into an early deficit and were unable to climb back as the Arkansas Travelers secured the 15-3 game-two win in Little Rock. Amarillo was paced by four players who each recorded multi-hit efforts to go along with 14 strikeouts
Amarillo Takes Control of Series, Beat Midland 6-4
Amarillo, Texas (September 2, 2023) – Amarillo took the series lead on Saturday night over the RockHounds after winning 6-4. The Sod Poodles saw the RockHounds take a lead in the fifth inning before scoring the game's final four runs. Amarillo holds a three-game lead over the RockHounds in the
Sod Poodles Explode For 17 Runs in Series Finale
Amarillo, Texas (September 3, 2023) – The Sod Poodles earned a series win on Sunday, taking four of the six games against the Midland RockHounds for the week. After falling behind in the series after Thursday, Amarillo rattled off three straight wins outscoring the RockHounds 33-11 over the final three
Tawa Collects Four Hits in Sod Poodles 7-3 Loss
Amarillo, Texas (August 30, 2023) – Amarillo and Midland each tallied 15 hits on Wednesday night in a game the RockHounds took 7-3. The series levels at a game apiece as the two teams continue their push for the final playoff spot in the Texas League South. Tim Tawa started
Sod Poodles Earn First Win of Series in San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas (August 24, 2023) – Behind 13 hits, the Sod Poodles outlasted the San Antonio Missions 4-2 on Thursday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium. The Sod Poodles got five scoreless innings from Luke Albright on the mound and were paced in hits by D-backs' no. 8-rated prospect, Ivan
Duzenack Slams Amarillo to Sunday Afternoon Victory
Midland, Texas (July 30, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles won each of the final two games against the RockHounds to earn a series split against their Oil Pan Cup rivals. Sunday's afternoon finale was highlighted by another quality start on the mound by Chad Patrick and a grand slam
Melendez Drives in Four in Sod Poodles 7-3 Win
Midland, Texas (July 29, 2023) – Amarillo jumped out to an early lead and held on to defeat the Midland RockHounds on Saturday night. Ivan Melendez was one of five Sod Poodles to record multi-hit efforts and paced the team with his four RBI at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Camden Duzenack
Amarillo Held to One Run on Thursday Night in Midland
Midland, Texas (July 27, 2023) – The Sod Poodles dropped a low-scoring affair in Midland on Thursday night as the RockHounds regained the series lead. The two clubs combined for just five runs with Amarillo falling 4-1. Amarillo starter Jamison Hill entered the game with wins in each of his
Albright Deals, Duzenack and Beer Provide Offense in Midland
Midland, Texas (July 26, 2023) – Amarillo tied the six-game series against their Oil Pan Cup Rivals with a 9-1 win at Momentum Bank Ballpark on Wednesday night. Camden Duzeneck and Seth Beer each chipped in with a pair of RBI while Luke Albright continued his dominance against Midland. Albright
Sod Poodles Win 5th Straight
Amarillo, Texas (June 1, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles secured both games of their twin bill versus the Springfield Cardinals and extended their win streak to five games. Game one saw the Amarillo bats tie their season high of 18 hits and 13 runs scored in a 13-8 victory.
Sod Poodles Earn First Home Win, Explode For 13 Runs
Amarillo, Texas (April 12, 2023) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles (3-2) blasted the Hooks, 13-10, in a dramatic offensive contest that saw 33 combined knocks and 23 runs cross the dish. After a scoreless first inning, the Sod Poodles capitalized in the bottom of the second. A lead-off walk by
Duzenack embarks on trip around the diamond
Camden Duzenack is no stranger to playing catcher, toiling at first base or even stepping on the rubber. But to play all nine positions in one game? Well, the Arizona farmhand can cross that off his bucket list. Duzenack played an inning defensively at each position before entering in the
Aces clinch PCL West Division, split four-game series against River Cats
The Aces secured their fifth divisional title in franchise history following a four-game shortened series due to poor air quality that forced the Reno Aces and Sacramento River Cats to play games in both cities. Reno managed to split the series with Sacramento, with two wins apiece. Due to smoke
Presenting top plays by position from the first half
Throughout the first half of the Minor League season, fans were treated to some remarkable, jaw-dropping, eye-popping and show-stopping displays of defensive excellence. We’ve broken down the best of the best in our weekly Top 10 countdown, and brought fans into the conversation with our voting for Plays of the
Aces Slug Four Home Runs in ’22 Home Opener Win Over Sacramento, 11-4
Reno Aces 11, Sacramento River Cats 4 W: Gilbert (1-0), L: Oswalt (0-1), S: None First pitch: 1:09 p.m. | Attendance: 4,305 | Time: 3h, 01m Reno, Nev. – Greater Nevada Field Click Here for Video Highlights Next time out: vs. Sacramento, 4/13/22 (RNO) LHP Tommy Henry (0-0, 6.75 ERA)
Greiner’s Blast Lifts Aces Over the Aviators, 6-4
LAS VEGAS – Grayson Greiner’s solo home run in the eighth inning catapulted the Reno Aces (2-1) to a 6-4 victory over the Las Vegas Aviators (1-2) Thursday night at Las Vegas Ballpark. Despite being outhit by Las Vegas, 12-5, the Aces kept the pressure on the Aviators the entire
Diaz Homers In Second Straight Game, Midland Rallies For Win
Friday, August 20, 2021 @ Midland RockHounds [OAK] Amarillo Sod Poodles (42-51) | Midland RockHounds (46-48) Midland, Texas — The Amarillo Sod Poodles (42-51) took the lead on a two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning, giving them a two-run cushion at the time. A four-run bottom
Lin's Perfect Night At The Dish Lifts Amarillo To Win
POSTGAME NOTES Friday, August 13, 2021 vs. Corpus Christi Hooks [HOU] Corpus Christi Hooks (41-47) | Amarillo Sod Poodles (39-48) Amarillo, Texas - After falling behind on a trio of long balls from Corpus Christi, Amrillo battled back in the later frames to pick up the 8-4 win. Led by
Aces overcome six-run deficit, slug five homers in 21-16 win
SUMMERLIN, Nev. – The Reno Aces exploded for the most runs in a game this season, topping the Las Vegas Aviators 21-16 after falling behind 12- 6 after the third inning. Josh VanMeter led the way for Reno, going three for three with two homers, five RBIs, three runs and
Duzenack's Go-Ahead Blast Caps Amarillo's Late Surge
TULSA, Okla. – The Sod Poodles trailed 4-1 heading into the top of the eighth inning on Sunday afternoon at ONEOK Field, but then rallied with a four-run frame to grab a 5-4 win against the Tulsa Drillers. Amarillo won the series, taking four of six games against Tulsa to
Sod Poodles Jump In Front Early, Take Game Three Over Tulsa In Extras
Thursday, May 6, 2021 @ Tulsa Drillers [LAD] Amarillo Sod Poodles (2-1) | Tulsa Drillers (1-2) The Sod Poodles offense was held in check through the first couple of innings until D-backs' No. 4 ranked prospect, Alek Thomas, propelled Amarillo in front early in the third inning. After being held