The Sod Poodles outlasted the Missions 8-5 in a thrilling contest at Hodgetown. Daniel Eagen's dominant pitching performance, with no earned runs over 6 innings, was crucial for the Poodles. Druw Jones also shined for Amarillo, driving in two runs to help secure the victory.
The Sod Poodles powered through to an 8-5 victory over the Missions, showcasing a strong offensive display backed by solid pitching. Daniel Eagen stood out with a stellar 6 innings of work, allowing no earned runs while racking up 7 strikeouts, setting the tone for the Poodles' success.
Druw Jones delivered at the plate, going 2-4 with 2 RBIs, helping to drive in key runs that put Amarillo in control. Despite the Missions matching the Poodles in hits, they left 4 runners on base, a missed opportunity that proved costly in this competitive showdown.
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| AMAAmarillo Sod Poodles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jackson SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirso Ornelas DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jake Cunningham RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Fabian 1B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Verdugo 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kai Murphy LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wyatt Hoffman 2B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kai Roberts CF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brendan Durfee C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Thurman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Hawkins P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bernard Jose P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Igor Gil P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Thurman | 5.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Garrett Hawkins | 1.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Bernard Jose | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Igor Gil | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | AMA 100.0 | 0.4 | |
| T9 | AMA 99.6 | 1.3 | |
| T9 | AMA 98.5 | 0.9 | |
| T9 | AMA 99.4 | 0.9 | |
| B8 | AMA 98.5 | 0.3 | |
| B8 | AMA 98.8 | 0.2 | |
| B8 | AMA 97.2 | 0.9 | |
| B8 | AMA 98.1 | 3.3 |
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.