TRAVELERS DEFEAT NATURALS IN SERIES OPENER
SPRINGDALE, Ark - After winning three consecutive games against Springfield, the Naturals lost momentum on Saturday night as the Arkansas Travelers (28-32) defeat Northwest Arkansas (31-29) in the series opener at Arvest Ballpark by a 10-1 final.The visitors from North Little Rock took advantage of the middle portion of the
SPRINGDALE, Ark - After winning three consecutive games against Springfield, the Naturals lost momentum on Saturday night as the Arkansas Travelers (28-32) defeat Northwest Arkansas (31-29) in the series opener at Arvest Ballpark by a 10-1 final.
The visitors from North Little Rock took advantage of the middle portion of the game to build what turned out to be an insurmountable lead. The Travelers plated a run in the third on a run-scoring single by
The Naturals broke up the shutout in the fifth as Donnie Dewees, Jr. singled and scored on a RBI double by
Northwest Arkansas couldn't solve the puzzle that was RHP
Northwest Arkansas will continue their long 9-game homestand with Game 2 of this 4-game set against the Arkansas Travelers (Double-A Seattle Mariners) tomorrow afternoon - Sunday, June 11 - with first pitch scheduled for 2:05 p.m. at Arvest Ballpark. It's a KIDS EAT FREE Family Sunday with Mercy Kids Run the Bases following the game featuring Touch-A-Truck at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals will send RHP
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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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