Minyety magnificent in debut as Panthers stun Jackfish
WELLAND - Now, that's a way to make a first impression.
Jorge Minyety struck out five and gave up one run on two hits in five innings, as the Kitchener Panthers went into Welland and sunk the Jackfish 5-1 Saturday night.
Minyety, Arizona Diamondbacks farm hand for the last three seasons, signed with the Panthers Thursday night.
Yosvani Penalver drove in two runs, despite going 0-for-five.
Malik Williams extended his hit streak to 13 games with a single in the seventh, which drove in Kitchener's fifth run.
Welland loaded the bases in the ninth with one out, with Brandon Hupe representing the tying run at the plate. But Hupe hit into a game-ending double play.
Teo Ortega was tagged with the loss. He gave up three runs (one earned) on five hits in five innings of work. He struck out five.
Kitchener improves to 7-13 on the season, snapping a four-game losing skid.
Welland drops to 12-8 and falls to fourth in the CBL standings,.
Kitchener has a rare Sunday off before Welland seeks revenge Monday night at Jack Couch Park at 7:05 p.m.
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