Travs Spin Second Straight Shutout

North Little Rock, AR-The Arkansas Travelers moved to 9-2 on the young 2019 season with a second consecutive shutout victory, defeating the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 2-0 on Monday night. Four Traveler pitchers combined on the three-hit shutout with starter Justin Dunn (5.2 IP) getting the win. Jack Anderson, Bryan Bonnell and Art Warren closed it out from the bullpen. One day after no-hit, the Travs offense banged out 10 hits but managed just two runs as they stranded 13 runners in the game.
Moments That Mattered
* Arkansas scored early with Dom Thompson-Williams driving in a run with an RBI single in the first inning.
In the 6^th and 8^th innings, the Naturals had leadoff hits followed by stolen bases but each time the next three hitters struck out. Dunn and Anderson combined for the three Ks in the 6^th inning before Bonnell punched out the three in the 8^th.
Notable Travs Performances
RF Jake Fraley: 2-3, 2 BB, SB
SS Donnie Walton: 2-4, BB, run, RBI
RHP Justin Dunn: Win, 5.2 IP, H, 3 BB, 8 K
RHP Jack Anderson: 1.1 IP, 3 K
News and Notes
With back-to-back shutouts, Travs pitchers have now gone 21 consecutive innings without allowing a run.
* To mark "Jackie Robinson Day" around baseball, Justin Dunn wore jersey #42 while warming up before the game. Kyle Lewis then wore the iconic #42 during the game.
Up Next
Game two of the series is Tuesday night. It is a Zoosday Tuesday, free train rides and Baseball Bingo at the ballpark. First pitch is at 7:10 with lefty Ricardo Sánchez (1-0, 1.59) starting against righty Gerson Garabito (0-0, 6.43) for the Naturals. The game will also be broadcast on the Sports Animal 920, the First Pitch App, TuneIn radio and milb.tv.