NATURALS RALLY TO WIN SLUGFEST BEHIND ESCALERA
SPRINGDALE, Ark - On a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (32-29) rode Alfredo Escalera's big day and rallied to win a slugfest over the Arkansas Travelers (28-33) by a 10-9 final. The victory gives the Naturals sole possession of first place in the Texas League
SPRINGDALE, Ark - On a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (32-29) rode
With the Naturals trailing 5-1 in the second, Escalera began the comeback by launching a solo home run deep into the Bud Light Home Run Porch in left to cut the deficit to 5-2. The Travelers though would respond with another three runs in the third to extend the lead to 8-2 with the help of run-scoring singles by
The game remained 8-6 until the fourth when the Naturals struck again with a two out rally. Duenez, whom finished 4-for-4, singled and moved to second on a walk by Moon then came into score on a RBI single by Dewees, Jr. to get within one at 8-7.
After a scoreless fifth, the Travelers turned to the slugging
Still trailing 9-7 in the eighth, Northwest Arkansas would complete the comeback. Duenez led off the frame with a double and advanced to third on a single by Moon. The Travelers' turned to the bullpen and LHP
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Both teams brought their offense as the two squads combined for 36 hits, five doubles, and three home runs on the day.
Northwest Arkansas will continue their long 9-game homestand with Game 3 of this 4-game series against the Arkansas Travelers (Double-A Seattle Mariners) tomorrow night - Monday, June 12 - with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Arvest Ballpark. It's an Ozarks Electric Cooperative Monday Night Lights featuring Dollar Hot Dogs by Tyson Foods, Inc. and Indigo Sky Casino Baseball Bingo. The Naturals will send LHP
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The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information, including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.
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