July 29, 2021
Although it has been a challenging season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, some of their young prospects, including outfielder Alek Thomas of the Amarillo Sod Poodles, give hope for the future. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
PHOENIX – At just 21, Alek Thomas has already played in two MLB Futures Games.
The Diamondbacks prospect is with the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles and, along with All Star Eduardo Escobar, was one of two representatives from the organization at this year’s All-Star festivities at Coors Field.
After playing in the 2019 Futures Game, Thomas wasn’t expecting to get the opportunity to play in it again.
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And then. the rain came.
The official start of the game was scheduled for 7:05pm but the first pitch didn t happen until just after 10:15pm due to all the rain in the area. For many fans this was a little more than what they were hoping for. The official attendance was just north of 5,600 fans at Hodgetown and for those who stuck around after the delay and getting a replica of the 2019 championship ring, there was a very lopsided game of baseball against the Midland Rockhounds.
The Sod Poodle Bats Woke Up Early
The Sod Poodles started off with a two run homer in the first off of Jake McCarthy that brings in a run leading to a 2-0 start pair that up with another RBI Homer from Jarret Rindfleisch lead to a 4-0 start that the Rockhounds couldn t catch up to. The same story played out all night as both Jake and Jarret had repeat performances later in the game and help from Alexis Pantoja and Alek Thomas who each brought in singles giving the poodles the 10-0 s