Join us for the public grand opening of Dinosaurs in Motion, produced by Imagine Exhibitions, THIS SUNDAY with members-only experiences!
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum showcases the colorful history and modern activities of the world’s most popular breed of horse and the people who have played a major role in its history. Changing, one-of-a-kind exhibits are on display year-round. Don’t miss the gift shop inside the Hall of Fame & Museum for all sorts of items for the horse lover. They even have a gallery featuring western art.
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Sod Poodles Contact: Zach Robbins, ZachR@sodpoodles.com
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: APRIL 14-19 vs. FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS
Sod Poodles Host Double-A Affiliate of Texas Rangers For First Six-Game Home Series Of 2026
AMARILLO, TX (April 13, 2026) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles are back at HODGETOWN with a six-game series against the Frisco RoughRiders (Double-A, Texas Rangers) set to begin on Tuesday, April 14. Top prospects of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers will be on display in a week that features daily promotions, a team autograph session, and a special guest appearance later in the week.
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Sod Poodles Contact: Zach Robbins, ZachR@sodpoodles.com
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: APRIL 14-19 vs. FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS
Sod Poodles Host Double-A Affiliate of Texas Rangers For First Six-Game Home Series Of 2026
AMARILLO, TX (April 13, 2026) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles are back at HODGETOWN with a six-game series against the Frisco RoughRiders (Double-A, Texas Rangers) set to begin on Tuesday, April 14. Top prospects of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers will be on display in a week that features daily promotions, a team autograph session, and a special guest appearance later in the week.
The Soddies kick off the week with the first Pointy Boots game of the year, donning the COPA identity uniforms. Daily promotions such as Taco Tuesday, Wiener Wednesday, and Thirsty Thursday™ all return for the first time in 2026, leading into a weekend full of fun. Highlighting the week of festivities is a team autograph session scheduled to take place pregame on Friday, April 17. All gates open early at 5:00 p.m. for the autograph session that begins sharply at 5:15 p.m., running until 5:45 p.m.
The weekend brings something new to HODGETOWN in Bucket Ruckus, an eclectic group known for bringing high-energy percussive fun throughout the game. The bucket drummers will make appearances on both Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. To make Sunday that much better, the Sod Poodles will also be giving away RUCKUS socks to the first 1,200 fans entering the ballpark.
Games on Tuesday (4/14), Wednesday (4/15), and Thursday (4/16) all have a scheduled first pitch of 6:35 p.m. while Friday and Saturday are slated to start at 7:05 p.m. Sunday will feature a 1:05 p.m. first pitch. Tickets for the upcoming homestand against the Frisco RoughRiders are available on the Sod Poodles website HERE. A detailed list of all HODGETOWN happenings for the upcoming homestand is below:
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
First Pitch | 6:35 p.m.
Season ticket-holder gates open | 5:00 p.m.
All gates open | 5:30 p.m.
ALTERNATE IDENTITY GAME | Pointy Boots de Amarillo (Copa de la Diversión)
TACO TUESDAY presented by Ford
$3.50/two (2) tacos & $5 margaritas at HODGETOWN concession stands
Game Highlights (1) | Kids Run The Bases presented by Street Auto Group (postgame)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
First Pitch | 6:35 p.m.
Season ticket-holder gates open | 5:30 p.m.
All gates open | 6:00 p.m.
WIENER WEDNESDAY presented by Amarillo Steam Team
$2 hot dogs at HODGETOWN concession stands
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
First Pitch | 6:35 p.m.
Season ticket-holder gates open | 5:00 p.m.
All gates open | 5:30 p.m.
THIRSTY THURSDAY™ presented by Texas Blue Lake Pools
Discounted beers and fountain drinks at select HODGETOWN concession stands
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
First Pitch | 7:05 p.m.
All gates open | 5:00 p.m.
FIREWORKS FRIDAY presented by Amarillo College
Fireworks theme – 70’s Hits
Game Highlights (1) | Team Autograph Session presented by Crown Supply (5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.)
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
First Pitch | 7:05 p.m.
Season ticket-holder gates open | 5:30 p.m.
All gates open | 6:00 p.m.
Gate Giveaway | Yellow City Pigweeds Clear Bag presented by Carpet Tech
First 1,000 fans (one giveaway per ticket per person)
Game Highlights (1) | Bucket Ruckus presented by Carpet Tech
Hard-knockin’, beat-rockin’, no-stoppin’ entertainment from the hottest new act in baseball!
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
First Pitch | 1:05 p.m.
Season ticket-holder gates open | 11:30 a.m.
All gates open | 12:00 p.m.
Gate Giveaway | RUCKUS Socks presented by Downtown Athletic Club
First 1,200 fans (one giveaway per ticket per person)
Game Highlights (1) | Bucket Ruckus presented by Carpet Tech
Hard-knockin’, beat-rockin’, no-stoppin’ entertainment from the hottest new act in baseball!
Game Highlights (2) | Hometown Heroes presented by Bell (Half-off tickets for first responders)
Game Highlights (3) | Sod Pups Club Kids Run The Bases presented by Sonic (postgame)
Fans are able to watch all 138 Sod Poodles games this season for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Additionally, fans may purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLB Network, and MLB Big Inning. Watch Now links can also be found HERE. For radio listeners, every Sod Poodles game in 2026 will be broadcast live on KIXZ 940 AM, the new Official Radio Home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles. Listen Live links are available on the Sod Poodles website HERE as well as on NewsTalk 940 AM’s website HERE.
the box office. For updates on all things Sod Poodles, download the MiLB app, visit sodpoodles.com, or follow the Sod Poodles on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
Individual tickets for every Sod Poodles home game start as low as $8 and can be purchased online HERE or by calling
Texas Rangers Baseball Schedule for March & April 2026
Thursday, March 26th – 2:00pm – Rangers at Philadelphia Phillies
Saturday, March 28th – 2:30pm – Rangers at Philadelphia Phillies
Sunday, March 29th – 12:30pm – Rangers at Philadelphia Phillies
Monday, March 30th – 5:00pm – Rangers at Baltimore Orioles
Tuesday, March 31st – 5:00pm – Rangers at Baltimore Orioles
Friday, April 3rd – 2:00pm – Cincinnati Reds at Rangers (Home Opener)
Saturday, April 4th – 5:30pm – Cincinnati Reds at Rangers
Sunday, April 5th – 1:00pm – Cincinnati Reds at Rangers
Monday, April 6th – 6:30pm – Seattle Mariners at Rangers
Tuesday, April 7th – 6:30pm – Seattle Mariners at Rangers
Friday, April 10th – 8:30pm – Rangers at Los Angeles Dodgers
Saturday, April 11th – 7:30pm – Rangers at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sunday, April 12th – 2:30pm – Rangers at Los Angeles Dodgers
Monday, April 13th – 8:00pm – Rangers at (?) Athletics
Tuesday, April 14th – 8:00pm – Rangers at Athletics
Wednesday, April 15th – 8:00pm – Rangers at Athletics
Friday, April 17th – 8:00pm – Rangers at Seattle Mariners
Saturday, April 18th – 5:30pm – Rangers at Seattle Mariners
Sunday, April 19th – 2:30pm – Rangers at Seattle Mariners
Tuesday, April 21st – 6:30pm – Pittsburgh Pirates at Rangers
Wednesday, April 22nd – 6:30pm – Pittsburgh Pirates at Rangers
Thursday, April 23rd – 6:30pm – Pittsburgh Pirates at Rangers
Friday, April 24th – 6:30pm – Athletics at Rangers
Saturday, April 25th – 5:30pm – Athletics at Rangers
Sunday, April 26th – 1:00pm – Athletics at Rangers
Monday, April 27th – 6:30pm – New York Yankees at Rangers
Tuesday, April 28th – 6:30pm – New York Yankees at Rangers
Please note: When the broadcast start time is on the half-hour, log starts at the next hour. Example: 5:30pm – Start the log at 6pm.
Tim Butler
KGNC-AM
NewsDay Amarillo Host
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