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Sugar Land, Corpus Christi, Asheville, and Fayetteville secure minor league wins

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Sugar Land, Corpus Christi, Asheville, and Fayetteville secure minor league wins
Summary

On August 20, 2026, several Houston Astros affiliates recorded victories in minor league baseball. The Sugar Land Space Cowboys edged the Round Rock Express 3-2, with Mike Burrows throwing 4.2 scoreless innings. The Corpus Christi Hooks triumphed over the Midland RockHounds 8-6, highlighted by Walker Janek's two-run home run. The Asheville Tourists defeated the Bowling Green Hot Rods 13-6, breaking the game open with a 10-run fourth inning. The Fayetteville Woodpeckers narrowly won against the Carolina Mudcats 1-0, thanks to Ryan Verdugo's strong start including six scoreless innings.

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  • •Sugar Land Space Cowboys win 3-2 over Round Rock Express.
  • •Mike Burrows pitches 4.2 scoreless innings for Sugar Land.
  • •Corpus Christi Hooks claim 8-6 victory against Midland RockHounds.
  • •Walker Janek contributes a two-run home run for the Hooks.
  • •Fayetteville Woodpeckers secure 1-0 win with Ryan Verdugo's six scoreless innings.
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