The Sod Poodles edged the Missions 5-4 in a thrilling showdown at Hodgetown. Junior Franco’s two hits and two RBIs were pivotal in securing the victory. The Poodles capitalized on their chances, while the Missions struggled to convert their opportunities, leaving five runners stranded.
In a nail-biting contest, the Sod Poodles clinched a 5-4 victory over the Missions at Hodgetown, showcasing an impressive performance from Junior Franco, who delivered two hits and drove in two runs. Albert Fabian and Francisco Acuna also shined with homers, contributing crucial runs that kept the Poodles ahead.
Despite their 11 hits, the Missions left five runners on base, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities while the Poodles made the most of theirs. Jamie Hitt's solid six-inning outing on the mound helped the Poodles stave off the Missions' attempts to rally back, sealing the win.
The Sod Poodles are winners of 5 straight, 7-3 over their last 10. The Missions are losers of 5 straight, 3-7 over their last 10.
The Sod Poodles are up next home vs Hooks (Aug 27-29). The Missions are up next at Cardinals (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASan Antonio Missions | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| AMAAmarillo Sod Poodles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Tucker 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ethan Salas C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tirso Ornelas DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Cunningham LF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Braedon Karpathios RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ryan Jackson 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Albert Fabian 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Francisco Acuna SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Kai Roberts CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamie Hitt P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Igor Gil P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bernard Jose P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Francis Peña P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Hitt | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Igor Gil | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Bernard Jose | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Francis Peña | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | AMA 100.0 | 16.7 | |
| B9 | AMA 83.3 | 2.8 | |
| B9 | AMA 80.5 | 35.7 | |
| B9 | SA 66.1 | 13.5 | |
| T9 | SA 79.6 | 1.0 | |
| T9 | SA 80.6 | 72.8 | |
| T9 | AMA 92.2 | 9.6 | |
| T9 | AMA 82.6 | 8.4 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.