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Alexander Cornielle receives International League Pitcher of the Month award

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:39 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Alexander Cornielle receives International League Pitcher of the Month award

Summary

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders starting pitcher Alexander Cornielle earned MiLB International League Pitcher of the Month honors for August. The right-hander posted a league-best 1.50 ERA across five appearances during the month. Over 24.0 innings of work, Cornielle allowed four earned runs and recorded 25 strikeouts. His month featured a standout eight-inning scoreless outing against the Worcester Red Sox, an effort that previously earned him Pitcher of the Week recognition. This selection marks the first career Player of the Month award for Cornielle and represents the second time this season a RailRiders pitcher has claimed the honor, following Brendan Beck in June.

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By the Numbers

•Alexander Cornielle recorded a 1.50 ERA over 24.0 innings in August.
•The right-hander struck out 25 batters during his five August appearances.
•Cornielle earned Pitcher of the Week honors for a scoreless eight-inning performance against Worcester.
•This is the first time Cornielle has won the league Pitcher of the Month award.
•Brendan Beck previously won the International League Pitcher of the Month award for the RailRiders in June.

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3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Cornielle crowned Pitcher of the Month for MiLB

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MOOSIC, PA(WBRE/WYOU)— Scranton/Wilkes-Barre starting pitcher Alexander Cornielle was named the MiLB International League Pitcher of the Month for August. The RailRiders righty grabbed the award after posting a league best 1.50 ERA for the month. Cornielle appeared in five games during the month of August. In 24.0 innings pitched, Cornielle only allowed four earned runs, […]
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