MIDLAND, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Midland RockHounds in the series-opener by a score of 6-2 on Tuesday.

Ben McLaughlin, appearing in his second game for the Sod Poodles since being called up from Hillsboro, starred at the plate for Amarillo.

He was a perfect 3-3 at the plate and netted an RBI.

LuJames Groover and Jose Fernandez also continued their hot streaks, each finishing with two hits.

Eli Saul gets the credited win on the mound, now 1-0 overall this season. In 1.2 innings, he allowed four hits for zero runs and tallied one strikeout.

Mitch Bratt, who has spent the past two season playing against the Sod Poodles with the Texas Rangers affiliate (Frisco RoughRiders) made his Amarillo debut after being involved in a trade with the Major League.

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