Double-A Amarillo is in two-game hole in the Texas League semifinals.
Jacob Nix could have used more help.
The rehabbing right-hander struck out six in a solid start but the Sod Poodles’ offense managed little outside Edward Olivares’ solo homer in a 4-1 loss at home to Midland on Thursday night.
The Rockhounds now have three home games to close out a best-of-five matchup.
Nix, making perhaps his last rehab start (UCL) before rejoining the Padres, allowed two runs on six hits and two walks in five innings. The first run scored on a bases-loaded walk in the third inning.