HODGETOWN to open at increased capacity, face masks required this season
VIDEO: HODGETOWN to open at increased capacity, face masks required this season By Kaitlin Johnson | April 15, 2021 at 10:25 AM CDT - Updated April 15 at 5:19 PM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Sod Poodles released the 2021 fan policy and ticketing information today.
After receiving approval from Major League Baseball, the City of Amarillo and the Amarillo Public Health Department, HODGETOWN will open at an increased fan capacity for Sod Poodles games beginning on Tuesday, May 18 for the home opener against the Midland Rockhounds.
The Sod Poodles have received permission to fully open all seating in the bowl, group/hospitality areas and the lawn. There will be limited distanced seating made available, which will allow for more space between occupied seats.
Sod Poodles announce 2021 season The Amarillo Sod Poodles played against the Corpus Christi Hooks on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at HODGETOWN in Amarillo, Texas. [Photo by John Moore/Amarillo Sod Poodles] (Source: Photo by John Moore) By Bailie Myers | February 18, 2021 at 11:29 AM CST - Updated February 18 at 11:29 AM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Sod Poodles announced their 2021 season today.
The season includes 120 regular-season games, with 60 at home and 60 on the road.
The 2021 season will be May 4 to September 19, and begins on the road with a rematch against the Tulsa Drillers
Fans can attend the season home opener against the Midland RockHounds at Hodgetown Stadium on Tuesday, May 18.
Amarillo Sod Poodles sign 10-year MLB affiliation with Arizona Diamondbacks
VIDEO: Amarillo Sod Poodles sign 10-year MLB affiliation with Arizona Diamondbacks By Kaitlin Johnson | February 11, 2021 at 12:51 PM CST - Updated February 11 at 5:44 PM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Sod Poodles have officially accepted the invitation from the Arizona Diamondbacks to join the Double-A affiliate.
“We are thrilled to announce our new 10-year MLB partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks!” said Sod Poodles President and General Manager Tony Ensor. “The D-backs winning culture mixed with their top-rated farm system and a strong commitment to player development ensures our franchise and community with long-term success. We cannot wait to welcome the highly-talented D-backs prospects to Sod Poodles country with the support of the best fans in all of baseball when we return to HODGETOWN in 2021!”
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Hailing from Dripping Springs, TX lead vocalist Mark Wystrach fronts Midland’s rich sound that is rounded out with lead guitarist/vocalist Jess Carson and bass player/vocalist Cameron Duddy. Rooted in tradition in both sound and style, the trio initially garnered attention playing clubs in the region. Their critically-acclaimed sophomore album Let it Roll (Big Machine Records) earned the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Top Country Album Sales chart upon release, receiving praise from outlets such as Rolling Stone, Variety, NPR and Entertainment Weekly among others. Wystrach, Carson and Duddy all played an integral role in writing the 14-track album with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. The album was produced by Dann Huff, McAnally and Osborne and was a follow-up to the critically acclaimed, GOLD-certified debut album, On The Rocks (Big Machine Records). Launching in 2017 with rave reviews, On The Rocks was declare