Royals Review · Sep 7, 2021
TWitM: MJ Melendez - new position, same hot bat
Minda Haas Kuhlmann MJ Melendez is congratulated in the dugout after hitting home run #35 on the season.‘This Week in the Minors’ is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?”
Today, we’ll cover results from Tuesday, August 31 through Sunday, September 5.
AAA Omaha Storm Chasers (61-47)
Omaha went 4-3 in a crucial series against the Toledo Mud Hens (DET) with first place on the line. Omaha closed a 2-game deficit and even tied the Mud Hens for first with a Saturday win, but lost a heartbreaker on Sunday to fall back to a game behind.