Soddies by Morning: Amarillo Sweeps the Weekend in Midland
Never more appropriate to bring this back, "That's what we call a winning streak." It has happened before, but this is the first time this season. The Amarillo starting pitchers stepped up this weekend, and paired that with some timely timely hitting turned into a trifecta of wins. Following a heartbreaking 2-0 loss despite another great Roman Angelo road start on Thursday, the Sod Poodles starter Jose Cabrera picked up where Angelo had left off. Cabrera took the mound after picking up his firs
RoughRiders Cast a Spell on Wind Surge with 5-2 Win on Harry Potter Night
On a picture-perfect evening at Riders Field, with 8,800 fans rocking Harry Potter house scarves and 72-degree weather greeting the first pitch, the Frisco RoughRiders conjured up a 5-2 victory over the Wichita Wind Surge. Mitch Bratt’s dazzling mound work and a balanced offensive attack ensured the magic was all Frisco’s. Mitch Bratt’s Mastery Continues Mitch Bratt, the RoughRiders’ southpaw sensation, was pure wizardry again, earning his second win of 2025. Against the Wind Surge (Twins aff
Evan Carter rising to top form
After a rough start to the 2025 season in Triple-A Round Rock, Evan Carter has found his stride and is regaining confidence in himself, his back, and his swing. Carter started off his first 7 games by going just 2 for 25 with only 1 RBI and had yet to record a single XBH. Things seemed to be a little bleak for the rehabbing lefty who had been looking to recapture the essence of what he accomplished in the playoffs in 2023. However, for Carter to accomplish that he needed to learn to trust his s
Soddies by Morning: Offensive Shut Out Spoils Roman Angelo's Good Start in Midland
Roman Angelo has been a road warrior in his two starts away from Hodgetown this season. The Fresno State Bulldog has only given up 1 earned run in his two road starts on this season, a run that was inherited and allowed to score by the bullpen in the seventh inning in Frisco, including pitching 5 shutout innings on Thursday night in what turned into a pitchers duel between two pitchers with some of the highest ERA's in the Texas League. In Angelo's 5 innings of work he made it a point to get ahe
Round Rock Express Blanked 2-0 by Sugar Land Space Cowboys
The Round Rock Express managed only 3 hits in a 2-0 loss to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston Astros affiliate), with Ezequiel Duran accounting for 2 of them. There was exciting news of Blaine Crim’s call-up to the Major Leagues, marking a significant milestone for the standout player. Garabito Battles on the Mound Starting pitcher Gerson Garabito (L, 0-3) kept the game close, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing 1 hit, 2 walks, while striking out 4. Cole Winn Continues Dominant Run Relie
Hickory Crawdads Drop Fourth Straight, Fall 5-4 to Columbia Fireflies
The Hickory Crawdads scored 4 runs for the first time in four games but couldn’t hold on, falling 5-4 to the Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals affiliate) after a heartbreaking 9th-inning collapse. Reliever William Privette (L, 1-1) (BS, 1) entered in the bottom of the 9th to protect a lead but allowed 2 runs on 2 hits, marking Hickory’s fourth consecutive loss. Fifth Inning Surge Fuels Offense In the top of the 5th, the Crawdads erupted for a crooked number. Erick Alvarez ignited the ral
Rangers Shake Up Lineup, Call Up Blaine Crim for MLB Debut
Blaine Crim, will make his next plate appearance in Arlington against the Mariners for his MLB debut. The Texas Rangers are calling up Crim and optioning Jake Burger to Triple-A Round Rock, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. These are moves to ignite their struggling offense, and fans—myself included—have wanted to see Crim’s debut for a while. That wait is soon over. Rangers’ Offense in Need of a Spark The Rangers’ lineup has been ice-cold to start the season, averaging just 3.21 runs per
Hickory Crawdads Fall 5-2 to Columbia Fireflies as Offensive Struggles continue
The Hickory Crawdads dropped their third consecutive game, losing 5-2 to the Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals affiliate). Over their last three games, Hickory has managed just 5 runs, and tonight’s 6 hits and 1-for-9 performance with runners in scoring position highlighted their ongoing challenges at the plate. Easley Battles on the Mound Starting pitcher J’Briell Easley worked 5 innings, allowing 8 hits, 4 runs, and recording 3 strikeouts. Despite keeping the game within reach, the Cra
Round Rock Express Power Past Sugar Land Space Cowboys 5-1
The Round Rock Express won 5-1 over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston Astros affiliate), thanks to steong relief pitching after starter Caleb Boushley’s brief outing. Boushley pitched 2 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts on 39 pitches (24 strikes). Nolan Hoffman (W, 2-0) took over, delivering 2.2 innings with 1 hit, 3 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Peyton Gray (H, 1), recently promoted from Frisco where he went 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA, pitched 2.1 innings, allowing 1 hit, 2 walks, and
Spartanburgers Edge Rome Emperors 1-0 Behind Aidan Curry’s Dominant Outing!
Twenty-two-year-old starting pitcher Aidan Curry recaptured his 2023 magic (6-3, 2.75 ERA) with a dominant outing, leading the Hub City Spartanburgers to a 2-hit, 1-0 shutout victory over the Rome Emperors (Atlanta Braves affiliate). Curry tossed 5 innings, allowing just 1 hit, 1 walk, and racking up 7 strikeouts on 67 pitches (44 strikes), setting the tone for the shutout. Bullpen Locks Down the Win The Spartanburgers’ bullpen was lights-out, with Joey Danielson, Dylan MacLean, Larson Kindre