MIDLAND, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Malmö Oat Milkers (Midland RockHounds) by a score of 5-1 on Saturday.

Junior Franco, who made his Double-A debut with the Sod Poodles showed why he is a bright spot in the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system.

He finished 2-4 in his at bats while scoring and driving in a run to help boost Amarillo to the win.

Ryan Waldschmidt also had himself a day, going 3-5 at the plate and following suit with crossing the plate and bringing a fellow Sod Poodle home for a run.

Jose Fernandez continues to show his offensive firepower, registering two hits and scoring twice.

Jonatan Bernal gets the credited win on the mound, now 3-2 overall this season. In 4.1 innings, he allowed five hits for one run.

Avery Short, who started on the mound f

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