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Former RockHounds star impresses in major league debut
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Trey Francis , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 30, 2026
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Key points In his debut, Kuroda-Grauer had a notable performance, going 3-for-4. A former Midland RockHounds player has made his major league debut.
A former Midland RockHounds player has made his major league debut. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, a shortstop during his time with the RockHounds, was called up by the Athletics. He started in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, playing at second base and batting ninth.
In his debut, Kuroda-Grauer had a notable performance, going 3-for-4. Further details about his game are available from the source.
For more information about Kuroda-Grauer's major league debut, readers can refer to the original report from KMID/KPEJ, which provides additional context and details about his performance.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A former Midland RockHounds player has made his major league debut. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, a shortstop during his time with the RockHounds, was called up by the Athletics. He started in a game against…
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