JJ Wetherholt


Soddies by Morning: A Familiar Finale for Amarillo, Springfield Series Recap
Amarillo Sod Poodles

Soddies by Morning: A Familiar Finale for Amarillo, Springfield Series Recap

The Sod Poodles swapped identities on Sunday afternoon, but unfortunately it was more of the same in the series finale against Springfield. Amarillo fell to 2-7 after a 17-12 loss on Sunday. The game went like most of the 6-Games this week. The Cardinals attacked starting pitching early again. Amarillo starter Roman Angelo struggled with the long ball again on Sunday, giving up 3 more home runs, bringing his total to 7 on the season so far. Springfield wasted no time getting to work scoring 4 in
Soddies by Morning: Groover Extends Hitting Streak, Sod Poodles Walk 11 in a Close One
Amarillo Sod Poodles

Soddies by Morning: Groover Extends Hitting Streak, Sod Poodles Walk 11 in a Close One

Springfield 3 - Amarillo 2 W: Zane Mills (1-1) L: Zane Russell (0-1) S: Sean Harney (2) Springfield the entire series has driven the Sod Poodles starter pitch counts up early, and Short experienced no different on Friday night. Short threw 38 pitches in a laborious first inning including walking two, but settled in after only giving up a single run despite loading the bases. “I felt pretty good. I wish I could have limited the walks a little more, but overall I felt pretty good” Short said pos
Soddies by Morning: Heartbreak at Hodgetown
Amarillo Sod Poodles

Soddies by Morning: Heartbreak at Hodgetown

The ninth inning woes continued in Hodgetown on Tuesday night for the Sod Poodles. In a game with five lead changes, Amarillo took a 9-8 lead into the 9th inning before Gerardo Gutierrez gave up 2 singles, 2  walks and eventually a go ahead sacrifice fly by outfielder Chase Davis, once again putting his fingerprints all over this series. Amarillo has now allowed 12 ninth inning runs in just three games (San Antonio did not have to bat in their two wins last series). The Sod Poodles' last shot
Sod Poodles Home Opener is Tonight Against the Springfield Cardinals
Amarillo Sod Poodles

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