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Diamondbacks Top-20 Prospect Hits For the Cycle in AA
- Druw Jones completed his first-ever cycle for Amarillo in a 10-2 win over Midland, the first in the ball club’s history.
- Jones went 4-for-5 with an eighth-inning homer that sealed the cycle.
- Before the game, Jones was slumping, batting .185/.316/.215; after the cycle, his line rose to .229/.345/.343.
- Jones’ defense has long been elite, earning MiLB Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2025.
- The win came amid other Diamondbacks minor-league actions, including Reno Aces and Hillsboro Hops victories.
- Visalia Rawhide rallied with a ninth-inning comeback to win after trailing 8-3.
- Amarillo’s win was part of Arizona’s broader minor-league affiliate success on the same night.
- Druw Jones is the son of Hall of Famer Andruw Jones and was the No. 2 overall pick in 2022.
- Jones' performance could spur a breakout at the plate in Double-A.
- The report highlights his potential to turn a hot streak into a major impact at higher levels.
- The article frames the cycle as a historic milestone for Amarillo Sod Poodles.
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