Panzini Spins 6.0 Scoreless Innings in Naturals Shutout Win Over Corpus Christi

By AJ Swiatek

SPRINGDALE, AR – Shane Panzini posted a quality start with 6.0 innings of work and three punchouts in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (14-15, 47-51) narrow 1-0 victory over the Corpus Christi Hooks (11-18, 33-64). The two teams continue their series Thursday night, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM CT.

After the first six and a half innings of Wednesday’s affair were scoreless, the Naturals’ offense broke the tie in the bottom of the seventh. Omar Hernandez led off with a single, and Javier Vaz followed with a bunt for a single. The bunt forced an errant throw from Corpus Christi’s catcher, John Garcia, which allowed a hustling Hernandez to score from first. The play gave Northwest Arkansas a 1-0 lead.

Oscar Rayo delivered a scoreless eighth inning on the mound for the Nats, and Caden Monke slammed the door with a save in the ninth. The stellar outing from the staff helped boost the Northwest Arkansas Naturals past the Corpus Christi Hooks, 1-0.

Northwest Arkansas continues their series with Corpus Christi on Thursday, July 31. The game’s first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM CT. Fans can follow the action with AJ Swiatek on the call on MiLB.TV, MLB.TV, the MiLB and MLB Apps, and nwanaturals.com with a subscription. Free audio is available through the MiLB App and team website, and fans can also stream for free on the Bally Sports Live app.