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Minors: Hancock honored by Texas League

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Padres pitching prospect Justin Hancock. / Cherished Memories Photography

Padres pitching prospect Justin Hancock. — Cherished Memories Photography

Justin Hancock's perfect week earned him Texas League Pitcher of the Week honors.

In two starts, Hancock went 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA, 14 strikeouts and three walks in 11 innings.

For the season, Double-A San Antonio's ace is 5-1 with a 2.02 ERA, 44 strikeouts and 23 walks over 58 innings. He ranks second in the Texas League in innings, second in wins and third in ERA and has allowed two or fewer runs in his last seven starts.