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Alfaro Homers Twice, Lifts Nats to 8-7 Win in Extras

Naturals hold off Frisco in 10th, secure at least series split
2:25 AM EDT

FRISCO, TX -- Jorge Alfaro hit two homers, including a three-run shot in the 10th inning, to spur the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (18-14) to an 8-7 win over the Frisco RoughRiders (16-16) in extra innings. The two teams finish out the series Sunday night with a 6:05 PM CT first

Arronde's Quality Start, Vazquez's Four RBI Lead NWA to 9-2 Victory Wednesday

Naturals even series against RoughRiders with big win
May 6, 2026

FRISCO, TX -- Félix Arronde logged his first Double-A quality start while Daniel Vazquez had three hits and four RBI for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (16-13) in their 9-2 win over the Frisco RoughRiders (15-14) at Riders Field Wednesday afternoon. The two teams continue their series Thursday with a 6:35

Squires, Roccaforte Homer in Series Opening Loss

Naturals late runs not enough in loss
May 5, 2026

FRISCO, TX -- Brett Squires and Carson Roccaforte each homered in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (15-13) 10-7 loss to the Frisco RoughRiders (15-13) to open a six-game series at Riders Field in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday. The two teams continue their series with a 12:05 PM CT first pitch on

Pineda homers, Nats’ five-game win streak snapped

NWA fall short of sweep Sunday
May 3, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Jack Pineda hit his first homer of the season and tripled for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (15-12), who lost to the Springfield Cardinals (8-19) 7-6 on Sunday at Arvest Ballpark, having their five-game winning streak snapped. Pineda’s long ball was sent out beyond the left-field wall, and

Williams’ quality start lifts Naturals to 7-5 win

Nats use three-run sixth to extend winning streak to five
May 2, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Henry Williams tossed a quality start and the Naturals used a three-run sixth to propel Northwest Arkansas (15-11) to a 7-5 win over the Springfield Cardinals (7-19) on Saturday night at Arvest Ballpark, extending the winning streak to five straight games. The Naturals go for a series

Vázquez, Kulasingam lead Nats to fourth straight win

Roccaforte hits team-leading sixth homer in Friday night victory
May 1, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Daniel Vázquez had three hits, Sam Kulasingam drove in three runs and Carson Roccaforte hit his team-leading sixth homer for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (14-11), who defeated the Springfield Cardinals (7-18) on Friday night at Arvest Ballpark, 7-5, to win their fourth-straight game. The Naturals continue their

Beam spins quality start in 4-2 win Thursday

Nivens picks up two hits, two RBI in return from IL
April 30, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Drew Beam threw the first quality start of the season for the Naturals and led Northwest Arkansas (13-11) to a 4-2 win over the Springfield Cardinals (7-17) on Thursday night at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the Cardinals on Friday, with first pitch

Arronde’s Five Hitless Innings Propel Nats to DH Sweep

NWA picks up a pair of 4-2 Wednesday wins
April 29, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Felix Arronde (1-1) spun five hitless innings and Justin Johnson recorded three RBI in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ (12-11) doubleheader sweep over the Springfield Cardinals (7-16), winning 4-2 in both contests. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the Cardinals on Thursday at 7:05 PM CT. In

Naturals Game Against Springfield Postponed on Tuesday, April 28th -- Doubleheader set for Wednesday, April 29th

The Naturals and Cardinals will play a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 29th with Game 1 at 4:45 p.m.
April 28, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals scheduled game against the Springfield Cardinals (Double-A St. Louis) at Arvest Ballpark on Tuesday, April 28th has been postponed due to heavy rain and more anticipated throughout the day. Today’s game has been rescheduled as part of a same admission doubleheader to be

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: April 28 - May 3

April 27, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Naturals will continue this current 12-game in 13-day homestand this week with a six-game series against the Springfield Cardinals: Tuesday, April 28th through Sunday, May 3rd. The upcoming series against the Double-A St. Louis Cardinals will begin with our first Education Day Game of the year

Martin Jr. hits walk-off homer in DH split

Nats split day and series with Wichita
April 26, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Rudy Martin Jr. hit a walk-off homer and Naturals pitching set down 14 consecutive Wind Surge hitters in Northwest Arkansas’ (10-11) doubleheader split with Wichita (12-9), winning 6-5 in game one and losing 3-2 in game two. After the series split, the Naturals will host the Springfield

Naturals Game Against Wichita on Saturday, April 25th is Postponed -- Doubleheader Set for Sunday, April 26th

The clubs will play a doubleheader on Sunday, April 26th with Game 1 at 12:30 p.m.
April 25, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals scheduled game against the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Minnesota Twins) at Arvest Ballpark on Saturday, April 25th has been postponed due to rain. Tonight’s game has been rescheduled as part of a same admission doubleheader to be held on Sunday, April 26th. The

Naturals lose 5-1 Friday night at Arvest

Johnson records two-hit game in loss to Wichita
April 24, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Justin Johnson had two hits in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ (9-10) loss to the Wichita Wind Surge (11-8) on Friday night at Arvest Ballpark, 5-1. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the Wind Surge on Saturday, with first pitch at 6:05 PM CT. Johnson singled in

Vázquez, Nats walk-off Surge in 10, 13-12

Squires’ homer and five RBI lead NWA to victory in extras
April 24, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Daniel Vázquez drove a walk-off, two-run single to right field and Brett Squires recorded five RBI Thursday night at Arvest Ballpark, with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (9-9) earning a win over the Wichita Wind Surge (10-8) in 10 innings, 13-12. The Naturals continue their six-game set against

Brown hits first AA homer in Nats’ 9-7 loss

Kulasingam reaches base five times in Wednesday’s defeat
April 22, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Canyon Brown secured his first Double-A home run and Sam Kulasingam reached in all five plate appearances, but the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (8-9) fell to the Wichita Wind Surge (10-7) Wednesday night, 9-7. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the Wind Surge on Thursday at 7:05

Roccaforte belts fifth HR, Nats start homestand strong

NWA wins 7-6 behind four-run fifth
April 21, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Carson Roccaforte’s team-leading fifth home run of the season catapulted a four-run fifth inning for the Naturals, as Northwest Arkansas (8-8) defeated the Wichita Wind Surge (9-7) in Tuesday’s series opener at Arvest Ballpark, 7-6. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the Wind Surge on Wednesday,

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: April 21 - April 26

April 17, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Following this week’s trip to Corpus Christi, the Naturals will return to Arvest Ballpark for their longest homestand of the season as they’ll play 12 games in 13 days, April 21st through May 3rd. The first six-game series is a matchup with the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A

Squires Leads Offense in 7-3 Loss Sunday

Martin, Squires combine for five stolen bases in setback
April 20, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX -- Brett Squires had two hits, two RBI, and a career-high with three stolen bases, but the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7-8) dropped the series finale to Corpus Christi (9-6), on Sunday at Whataburger Field, 7-3. The Naturals return to Arvest Ballpark for a two-week homestand beginning on

Roccaforte, Squires Lead Offense in 9-4 Win Thursday

Rayo earns first win of season out of bullpen
April 16, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX -- Carson Roccaforte hit a leadoff home run to spark the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7-5) offense in a 9-4 win over the Corpus Christi Hooks (6-6) Thursday night at Whataburger Field. The two teams continue the series on Friday with a 7:05 PM CT first pitch in

Carson Roccaforte Earns Texas League Player of the Week

The center fielder is recognized for his performance against the Amarillo Sod Poodles, April 7-12
April 14, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Week honors for the week of April 6th through April 12th in each of their respective Player Development Leagues and Naturals’ center fielder Carson Roccaforte was named the Texas League Player of the Week for his performance

Nats Hit Three Homers in Series-Finale Loss

Scott, Roccaforte, and Martin Jr. homer in Sunday setback
April 12, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Carson Roccaforte, Connor Scott and Rudy Martin Jr. each homered in a game that featured eight total long balls at Arvest Ballpark on Sunday afternoon, as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (6-3) fell to the Amarillo Sox Poodles (2-7) in the series finale, 6-3. After the series win,

Dickerson walk-off secures series win for Naturals

Nats notch first walk-off victory of 2026
April 11, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Dustin Dickerson’s walk-off single to deep center secured the series win for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (6-2), as they defeated the Amarillo Sod Poodles (1-7) Saturday night at Arvest Ballpark, 5-4. The Naturals aim to take five out of six from the Sod Poodles this week, with

Nats ‘pen goes 5.2 scoreless in 7-2 win

Roccaforte crushes solo shot in Friday night victory
April 10, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Caden Monke, Christian Chamberlain, Andrew Morones and Dennis Colleran Jr. combined for 5.2 scoreless innings in relief for the Naturals, as Northwest Arkansas (5-2) defeated the Amarillo Sod Poodles (1-6) on Friday night at Arvest Ballpark, 7-2. The Naturals will go for the series win on Saturday,

Vinnie Pasquantino 2026 Inductee into Naturals Hall of Fame

April 10, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals proudly announced today – Friday, April 10, 2026 – that Vinnie Pasquantino is the newest inductee into the Naturals Hall of Fame. Vinnie, a former standout hitter and first baseman for the Naturals’ 2021 Championship team was elected to receive the honor over

Williams Earns First Win; Squires Homers Again in 4-1 Win Thursday

Kulasingam, Vazquez add multi-hit efforts in Nats victory
April 9, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR -- Henry Williams (1-0) earned his first win of the season while Brett Squires blasted his third homer of the year as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (4-2) defeated the Amarillo Sod Poodles (1-4) Thursday night at Arvest Ballpark. The two teams continue their series on Friday with a