The Amarillo Sod Poodles, the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, have had a mixed week in their ongoing 2024 season. Here are some highlights and key performances from their recent games:
Recent Games
- **Against the Midland RockHounds**: The Sod Poodles are currently facing off against the Midland RockHounds. The series started on September 4 and will conclude on September 9. The latest games have seen the Sod Poodles in action against the RockHounds on September 4, 5, and 6.
- **Previous Series**: Before the current series, the Sod Poodles played against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. A standout game from that series was on August 10, where Yu-Min Lin, the D-backs' no. 4-rated prospect, delivered a stellar performance with seven scoreless innings, leading the Sod Poodles to a 2-1 win.
Key Performances
- **Yu-Min Lin**: Lin's performance on August 10 was a highlight of the week. He worked seven scoreless innings, matching his career-high and setting a new high for innings pitched in a game this year. This was his second quality start, with the previous one coming on July 24 against Wichita.
- **A.J. Vukovich**: Vukovich continued his impressive series against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, collecting his eighth RBI of the series and extending his lead in RBI for the Sod Poodles this year with 65. His fourth-inning RBI double was his 22nd double of the season and the 170th of his Amarillo tenure.
Upcoming Schedule
The Sod Poodles will conclude their series against the Midland RockHounds on September 9. Following this, they will host the Frisco RoughRiders from September 10-15 to close out the regular season.
Conclusion
The Amarillo Sod Poodles have shown resilience and skill in their recent games, with standout performances from players like Yu-Min Lin and A.J. Vukovich. As the season draws to a close, fans can look forward to exciting matchups, including the final series against the Frisco RoughRiders. The Sod Poodles are set to end the season on a high note, playing 33 of their final 51 games at home, including three of the final four series of the year.
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