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Thomas Pannone Throws Nine‑Inning Perfect Game for Triple‑A Nashville

A dominant outing revives the 32‑year‑old left‑hander's comeback, positioning him for late‑season consideration by Milwaukee.

Jul 29, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Thomas Pannone (33) delivers a pitch agains the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Pannone retired all 27 batters in a 3-0 Triple‑A win over the Durham Bulls on Sept. 7, needing 94 pitches with 61 strikes and recording eight strikeouts.
  • The game is the first nine‑inning, single‑pitcher perfect game in the Minor Leagues since 2017 and only the fifth individual perfecto in International League history.
  • Pannone is a 32‑year‑old lefty who made his MLB debut in 2018, missed the 2025 season with a torn left flexor tendon, and made a Major League appearance for Milwaukee on July 29, 2026.
  • The final out came after Pannone fell behind the 27th batter, Homer Bush Jr., 3-0 before forcing a grounder to shortstop Eduardo Garcia for the game‑ending play.
  • The Nashville Sounds and Milwaukee Brewers celebrated the feat on social media and the performance could influence Milwaukee's late‑season pitching decisions by highlighting a veteran option for depth.