Round Rock Express Win Season Opener Over Sugar Land

Minor league baseball team starts year with victory despite some early pitching struggles.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:04pm

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The Round Rock Express, the Texas Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, began their 2026 season with a win over the Sugar Land team, despite some early pitching challenges. Several Express players had strong offensive performances, including Cam Cauley, Alejandro Osuna, and Justin Foscue.

Why it matters

The Express' season-opening win is an encouraging start for the Rangers' top minor league club, which will look to develop talent that can contribute to the major league team in the future. The performance of young prospects like Cauley and Foscue is particularly noteworthy.

The details

In the season opener, Round Rock's Cam Cauley went 2-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, while Alejandro Osuna had a hit and two walks. Justin Foscue also recorded a pair of hits. On the mound, starter Emiliano Teodo struggled with his control, hitting two batters and throwing a wild pitch, but relievers Gavin Collyer, Josh Sborz, and Luis Curvelo were able to keep Sugar Land in check.

  • Round Rock began their season with a series in Sugar Land on March 27, 2026.

The players

Cam Cauley

An outfielder in the Texas Rangers' minor league system.

Alejandro Osuna

An infielder in the Texas Rangers' minor league system.

Justin Foscue

An infielder in the Texas Rangers' minor league system.

Emiliano Teodo

A pitcher in the Texas Rangers' minor league system who started the season opener for Round Rock.

Gavin Collyer

A pitcher in the Texas Rangers' minor league system who relieved Teodo.

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The takeaway

The Round Rock Express' season-opening win over Sugar Land is an encouraging sign for the Texas Rangers' minor league system, as the team looks to develop talent that can contribute to the major league club in the future.