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Braxton Roxby makes MLB debut for San Francisco Giants

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Braxton Roxby makes MLB debut for San Francisco Giants

Summary

Braxton Roxby, a Windber graduate and Pitt-Johnstown alum, made his MLB debut with the San Francisco Giants on August 28 at Oracle Park. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, achieving his first professional strikeout. Roxby, called up from the minors earlier in the week, is the first graduate from Windber High School and Pitt-Johnstown to play in Major League Baseball.

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By the Numbers

•Roxby debuted in the MLB on August 28.
•He pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Diamondbacks.
•Roxby struck out Tim Tawa in his first at-bat.
•He is the first player from Windber High School in the MLB.
•Roxby joined the Giants' active roster earlier this week.

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SAN FRANCISCO (WTAJ) — Windber native Braxton Roxby made his MLB debut with the San Francisco Giants on Friday night in their loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6. Roxby entered the game in the ninth inning, with his family watching from the stands at Oracle Park. The relief pitcher tossed one inning and retired three […]
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