Sod Poodles Home Opener is Tonight Against the Springfield Cardinals
Baseball is back in the 806! The Sod Poodles begin a 6 game series against the Springfield Cardinals tonight at 7:05! Springfield comes in after taking ⅔ from the Wichita Wind Surge, and are populated by 7 of St. Louis’ top 30 Prospects (MLB Pipeline). Let’s take a look at tonight’s pitching matchup, as well as a name to watch in the Springfield lineup tonight. Tonight's Pitching Matchup Pete Hansen - Left Handed Pitcher The former third round pick out of the University of Texas in 2022 will
Texas Rangers Minor League Recap: Opening Weekend
Minor league baseball kicked off on Friday, although Triple-A got their start at the end of March. The rest of the Texas Rangers’ affiliates got their seasons underway this last weekend on April 4, 2025. Here’s the Texas Rangers minor league opening weekend recap, breaking down the key highlights, standout players, and upcoming games for each team. Hickory Crawdads (Low-A): 2-1 Record The Hickory Crawdads started the season with a 2-1 record, showing early offensive firepower. Third baseman R
Round Rock Express: Blaine Crim Named Player of the Week
The Round Rock Express have turned their season around after starting with 3 consecutive losses, now having won 5 out of their last 6 games. A major contributor to this turnaround is first baseman Blaine Crim, who was named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week. Here’s the Round Rock Express Blaine Crim player of the week recap, highlighting his impressive performance and the team’s recent success. Crim’s Hot Start Blaine Crim has been a consistent force at the plate, recording a hit in
Soddies by Morning: Giestings Great Stuff and Conticello’s Big Blast Help Amarillo Enter the Win Column
The opening series is in the books for 2025 and the Sod Poodles are heading home with their first victory. Starter Spencer Giesting tossed a terrific 5 shutout innings on 79 pitches (51 strikes), and looked like he did towards the end of 2024. The left handed pitcher drafted out of Charlotte in 2022, struck out 5 and didn’t walk any of the 18 batters he faced en route to picking up his first victory of the year. Giesting attacked the zone early and it paid off on Sunday. The Sod Poodles had to
Carter’s Return Fuels Series-Clinching 10-7 Win for Express
The Round Rock Express wrapped up their 6-game series against the Toledo Mud Hens with a 10-7 victory at Dell Diamond, securing the series 5-1, thanks in part to Evan Carter’s return to the lineup. Here’s the Round Rock Express Carter return series clincher recap, detailing the key performances, pitching efforts, and what’s next for the team. Carter’s Return Sparks Offense Evan Carter, who missed the last 3 games, made a strong return, contributing 1 of the Express’ 10 hits in the 10-7 win. Ca
Hub City Spartanburgers: Double Steal Sparks Early Lead in Win
The Hub City Spartanburgers marked another milestone in their young franchise history with an early double steal that set the tone for a victory over the Greenville Drive at Fluor Field. Early Milestone In the top of the 1st inning, the Spartanburgers achieved another first for their franchise. Keith Jones and Casey Cook pulled off a double steal, resulting in Hub City’s first run of the game. Casey Cook stole home for his first steal of the season, while Keith Jones stole second base—also hi
Hickory Crawdads take their first loss of the season
The Hickory Crawdads jumped out to an early 3-run lead, but their comeback hopes were dashed in the 9th when Beycker Barroso struck out swinging with the tying run at bat, resulting in a 7-5 loss to the Asheville Tourists at L.P. Frans Stadium. Game Breakdown The Crawdads took an early 3-run lead, but the Asheville Tourists battled back, eventually taking a 7-5 lead. In the 9th inning, Hickory had the tying run at bat, but Beycker Barroso struck out swinging for the third out, marking the Cra
Round Rock Express Game Recap: Barnhart’s Walk-Off Homer Secures 6-4 Win
Tucker Barnhart delivered a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th to secure a 6-4 win over the Toledo Mud Hens at Dell Diamond. Here’s the Round Rock Express game recap. Walk-Off Heroics In the bottom of the 10th, with two outs and a 3-2 count, Tucker Barnhart faced off against pitcher Chase "Viper" Lee. Barnhart crushed an 88 MPH four-seam fastball over the right-center field fence, sealing a 6-4 win for the Express in extra innings. Pitching Efforts The Express bullpen was stellar,
Hickory Crawdads Game Recap: Loomis’ Strikeout Clinches Thrilling 6-5 Win
The Hickory Crawdads improved to 2-0 with a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Asheville Tourists at L.P. Frans Stadium, thanks to a game-ending strikeout by Eric Loomis in a high-stakes 9th inning. Here’s the Hickory Crawdads game recap, highlighting the tense finish, standout performances, and what’s next in the series. Clutch Finish With the Crawdads holding a 6-5 lead in the 9th, the Asheville Tourists had two runners in scoring position with two outs, threatening to tie or take the lead. Reli
Hub City Spartanburgers Game Recap: 9th-Inning Double Play Seals 3-1 Loss
A pitcher’s best friend—a 4-6-3 double play—dashed the Hub City Spartanburgers’ hopes in the top of the 9th, sealing a 3-1 defeat against the Greenville Drive at Fluor Field. Here’s the Hub City Spartanburgers game recap, detailing the critical moments, key performances, and what’s next in the series. Game Breakdown Trailing 3-0 in the top of the 9th with the bases loaded and no outs, the Spartanburgers had a prime chance to rally. However, Julian Brock swung at the first pitch he faced and gr