AMARILLO, Texas (May 28, 2021) -- In the team’s foremost step toward its third-straight TCL championship, the Brazos Valley Bombers took the field for the first time Friday night in a loss against the Amarillo Sod Squad. Even without securing the win, the Bombers showed extreme potential for the rest of the season through the team’s domination on the mound.

Derek Saenz started on the rubber for the Bombers to kick off the two-game series. Mason Brandenberger, Rome Shubert, Jake Strmiska and Mitch Turner filled in for relief, solidifying the pitching rotation for the night. Overall, the bullpen recorded a successful showing, recording 12 strikeouts and giving up just one earned run.

"We expect to win because we are the Bombers," Dillard said. "But most importantly, we're here to have fun."

The Bombers return to action Saturday, May 29 for game two of the series against the Sod Squad. Opening Day at Edible Field will follow on Thursday, June 3rd when the Baton Rouge Rougarou make the trek to the Brazos Valley. With first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. on Opening Day, fans can expect a night of fun and entertainment capped off by a firework show and a celebration of the little league teams of the Bryan-College Station area.