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Angels’ top prospect and other reinforcements power Double-A squad to first title

Change can happen quickly in pro sports. Just ask Double-A Rocket City, which spent much of 2026 proving that redemption is always around the corner. Behind the third long ball of the playoffs by Arjun Nimmala (LAA No. 1/MLB No.…

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Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:20 AM

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Rocket City defeated Biloxi 3-1 at Toyota Field to win their first Southern League title.
Angels top prospect Arjun Nimmala hit his third home run of the postseason in the victory.
Starting pitcher Austin Gordon delivered a dominant performance to help secure the championship.

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The Rocket City Trash Pandas secured their first Southern League championship with a 3-1 victory over Biloxi on Wednesday night at Toyota Field. Angels top prospect Arjun Nimmala hit his third postseason home run alongside a dominant pitching performance from Austin Gordon to lead the Double-A affiliate to the title.

The championship marked a massive turnaround for Rocket City, which improved from a 42-95 record in 2025 to finishing 72-65 in 2026. The Trash Pandas swept Knoxville in the semifinals before defeating a Biloxi team that featured prominent top prospects.

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