JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Braxton Roxby moved another step closer to the major leagues, as the San Francisco Giants promoted the right-handed pitcher to Triple-A Monday.
The Windber Area High School graduate and University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown standout joined the Sacramento River Cats in the Pacific Coast League.
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