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2021 MiLB playoffs preview: Double-A

Wichita set to experience its first taste of postseason action
September 21, 2021

The Double-A playoffs begin with three best-of-five series featuring the top two teams in each league. Montgomery and Mississippi face off in the South, Wichita wrestles with Northwest Arkansas in the Central and Bowie battles Akron in the Northeast. All three series are set to run from Sept. 21-26.

Cox hurls gem, keeps Blue Rocks alive

Royals No. 21 prospect throws six one-hit innings in Game 4
September 13, 2019

Wilmington had its back against the wall in the Mills Cup Finals, but pitching coach Steve Luebber had no doubt that Austin Cox would come through. Sure enough, the left-hander kept his team alive.The Royals' No. 21 prospect took a no-hitter into his final frame, allowing one knock over six innings,

Hernandez headlines Pitchers of the Week

Rangers No. 8 prospect fanned 10 in first scoreless start of 2019
June 3, 2019

It had been almost a year to the day since the Rangers had seen this version of Jonathan Hernández, and the hints of dominance the right-hander displayed last week had to be a welcome sight.Texas' No. 8 prospect tossed seven scoreless innings for Double-A Frisco, striking out 10 for the

Cox flirts with no-hitter in Legends' win

Royals No. 21 prospect comes up two outs short, fans seven
May 28, 2019

Austin Cox was oh so close to history.The Royals' No. 21 prospect took a no-hitter into the seventh and final inning of Class A Lexington's 3-0 win over West Virginia in the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader. He ended up allowing one hit and one walk while striking out seven over 6

Legends' Cox dazzles for seven innings

Royals No. 22 prospect allows three hits, strikes out eight
May 12, 2019

Austin Cox walked onto the mound Sunday with a little extra motivation. It showed.Kansas City's No. 22 prospect allowed three hits while striking out eight over seven scoreless innings before Class A Lexington dropped a 4-3 decision to Augusta at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.