The Amarillo Sod Poodles dropped game two against Springfield Wednesday night by a final score of 5-2 in front of 7,137 at HODGETOWN. Edward Olivares led the way for Amarillo as he went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI double. The loss snaps the Sod Poodles five-game win streak but they remain tied for first place in the South Division Second-Half standings.
Springfield jumped out to the early 1-0 advantage in the first inning as lead-off batter Dylan Carlson hit a home run to straightaway center field.
In the fourth inning, Springfield catcher Chris Chinea doubled to left-center field to start the inning followed by a Zach Kirtley single to left field. Rayder Ascanio then hit a three-run home run to deep left field to extend the Cardinals lead to 4-0.
Cardinals center fielder Carlson pushed the Springfield lead to 5-0 in the fifth inning as he belted a solo home run to center field. In the bottom of the inning, the Sod Poodles scored two runs on one hit. A pair of walks to Taylor Kohlwey and Rodrigo Orozco led to an Olivares two-RBI double to cut the Springfield lead to 5-2.
Soddies starter Nick Margevicius tossed seven innings where he allowed five runs on eight hits. Margevicius recorded four strikeouts and walked just one batter but was dealt the loss in his sixth appearance.
Amarillo threatened in the bottom of the eighth inning as Olivares worked a leadoff walk. Owen Miller then grounded into a fielders choice, followed by a Luis Torrens single advancing Miller to third base. Hudson Potts walked loading the bases for Kyle Overstreet. Overstreet then grounded into a double play to end the Sod Poodles scoring opportunity.
The Sod Poodles looked to rally in the bottom of the ninth inning but were retired in order as they fell 5-2 to the Cardinals ending their five-game win streak.
The Sod Poodles head into the rubber match against the Cardinals at HODGETOWN tomorrow night. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m.
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