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Nelson Stays Hot But Space Cowboys Drop Second Straight To Aces

France Fires 4.0 Innings, Strikes Out Five in Spot Start
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Despite a multi-homer game from James Nelson, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (16-14) fell to the Reno Aces (15-15) 3-2 on Wednesday night at Greater Nevada Field. Sugar Land struck first in the opening inning as James Nelson launched a leadoff home run to deep left-center field, giving the Space

Early Offense And Dominant Pitching Lifts Sugar Land To 5-2 Win

Nelson Homers, Alexander Stays Hot While Pitching Staff Combines For 13 Strikeouts
April 24, 2026

A quick offensive surge paired with dominant pitching carried the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (14-10) to a 5-2 victory over the Round Rock Express (10-14) in game three of the six-game series on Friday night at Constellation Field. After a quiet opening inning, Sugar Land struck first in the bottom

Split Decision: Space Cowboys Take Game One, Drop Game Two In Salt Lake

Hendrickson Deals In Game One As Sugar Land Takes Opener
April 18, 2026

After getting snowed out on Thursday, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (12-8) split their doubleheader with the Salt Lake Bees (8-12) on Saturday night, winning Game 1 2-1 before falling 8-3 in Game 2. Game 1 In the opening game of the doubleheader, Sugar Land found themselves locked in a

First-Inning Explosion fuels Sugar Land Win

Three Home Runs In The First Inning Ignite A Fast Start As Sugar Land Rolls To A 12-6 Victory
April 18, 2026

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys (11-7) came out swinging on Friday night, erupting for a massive first inning that set the tone in a 12-6 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (7-11). Sugar Land wasted no time getting on the board. James Nelson led off the game with a single,

Hooks Battle Back to Beat Missions

April 7, 2026

Box Score SAN ANTONIO - The Hooks used a four-run fifth and shutdown relief pitching to dash Opening Night at Wolff Stadium as Corpus Christi rallied to knock off the Missions, 6-3, before 4,569 fans Tuesday night. The Hooks, who captured their first triumph of the season, were ignited by

Large Fifth Leads Frisco

April 4, 2026

Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Hooks hurlers blanked the RoughRiders in all but one frame Friday night, but the breakthrough was substantial as Frisco carried the day with a 10-2 triumph before 4,122 fans at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi starter Brandon McPherson struck out seven against two singles and a

Hey, Nineteen! Gades Win Big in Aberdeen

Yanks' Duran homers twice, plates career-high 6
July 20, 2021

The Hudson Valley Renegades cranked out season highs in runs and hits as they blasted the Aberdeen IronBirds, 19-1 on Tuesday night. Ezequiel Duran, Anthony Volpe, James Nelson, Chad Bell, and Pablo Olivares had three hits each to pace a 20-hit attack. The Gades led 1-0 two batters into the

Marlins Prospect Primer: Brinson eyes stardom

Trio of offseason acquisitions revive dormant Miami farm system
March 27, 2018

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Lewis Brinson, OFThe

Anderson powers an improving Marlins system

Third baseman's breakout season ended with a trip to the Majors
November 8, 2017

This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.At first glance, the Marlins' Minor League pipeline may not

Nelson, Richards nab Marlins' top honors

Infielder, righty named Minor League Player, Pitcher of the Year
September 28, 2017

After a breakout season, James Nelson added one more honor to his collection this season. The Marlins named their ninth-ranked prospect their Minor League Player of the Year on Thursday, while also tapping No. 18 prospect Trevor Richards as Pitcher of the Year.

Prospect Roundup: Games of May 29

Astros' Tucker tallies homer, steal; Shaw hits first Triple-A dinger
May 30, 2017

Giants 1B/OF Chris Shaw, Triple-A Sacramento: 2-for-5, HR, 2B, RBI, R -- The Giants bumped up their No. 5 prospect to the Pacific Coast League last Wednesday and have since played him exclusively in left field, hoping he can eventually fill a Major League hole. Offensively at least, he's holding