Double-A Amarillo is rolling now.
Right-hander Ronald Bolanos struck out eight over 5 2/3 strong innings, helping the Sod Poodles win for the 10th time in 12 games with a 5-3 decision at Midland on Tuesday.
Bolanos, 22, allowed a run on four hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings. He is 6-2 with a 4.60 ERA, 70 strikeouts and a 1.30 WHIP in 58 2/3 innings since his promotion from Lake Elsinore.
Shortstop Ivan Castillo (.850 OPS) went 2-for-4 two doubles, an RBI and a walk and right fielder Edward Olivares (.