Peppa Pigâ„¢ Coming to Arvest Ballpark in June
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are excited to announce the appearance of children’s television show character Peppa Pig™ at Arvest Ballpark at our home game on June 21st. Peppa Pig™ is making a big splash in Springdale, Arkansas on Saturday, June 21st. Visit Arvest Ballpark for the Northwest
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: June 17 - June 22
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Naturals will be back at Arvest Ballpark on Tuesday, June 17th to host the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Double-A Arizona Diamondbacks) in a six-game series through Sunday, June 22nd. The homestand features a Naturals Cap Giveaway and our second Bark in the Ballpark on a Thirsty Thursday™,
Jensen Brings in Three RBI in Naturals 7-1 Win Over Sod Poodles Tuesday
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Kansas City Royals number three prospect Carter Jensen got his season batting average back over .300 with a three-for-four game that featured two doubles and three RBI in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (33-31) 7-1 victory over the Amarillo Sod Poodles (27-37) Tuesday night. The
NWA Naturals Right-Hander Shane Panzini Named Texas League Pitcher of the Week
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Minor League Baseball announced the Pitcher and Player of the Week honors today for June 9th through June 15th in each respective Player Development Leagues and Naturals’ right-hander Shane Panzini was named Texas League Pitcher of the Week for his great performance last week against the Arkansas
Martin Homers in 3-2 Loss Saturday
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS -- Rudy Martin homered as part of a three-hit day, but the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (32-30) couldn't overcome the Arkansas Travelers (31-31) in a 3-2 loss Saturday. The two teams conclude their series Sunday with a 1:35 PM CT first pitch at Dickey-Stephens Park in North
Squires Drives in Three as Nats Win 10-2 Friday
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS -- Brett Squires had two hits and drove in three RBI in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (32-29) 10-2 win over the Arkansas Travelers (30-31) on Friday night. The Naturals and Travelers continue their series on Saturday with a 6:05 PM CT first pitch at Dickey-Stephens Park
Jensen Homers, Has Three Hits in Walk-Off Loss Thursday
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS -- Carter Jensen blasted his fifth home run of the season, part of a three-hit night, but the Arkansas Travelers (30-30) walked off the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (31-29) 9-8 on Thursday at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, AR. The two teams continue their six-game set
Owen Six Ks, Johnson's Two RBI lift Nats to 5-2 Win Wednesday
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS -- Hunter Owen struck out six while Justin Johnson drove in a pair of runs in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (31-28) 5-2 win over the Arkansas Travelers (29-30) at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, AR on Wednesday. The series continues Thursday with a 6:35 PM
Panzini Ks Seven in Naturals 6-1 Win Tuesday
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS -- Shane Panzini struck out seven over five scoreless innings in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (30-28) 6-1 win over the Arkansas Travelers (29-29) at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, AR. The two teams continue their series Wednesday with a 6:35 PM CT first pitch. The
Dickerson Hits Walk-Off Home Run in Naturals 6-5 Win Versus Wind SurgeÂ
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Dustin Dickerson and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (29-28) had their backs to the wall. The right-handed shortstop cleared the bases in style with a walk-off home run to take down the Wichita Wind Surge
Cross Drives in Career-High Five RBI in Naturals 6-4 Win Over Wind Surge Saturday
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Kansas City Royals’ number-six prospect Gavin Cross posted a career-best five-RBI game that featured a grand slam in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (28-28) 6-4 victory over the Wichita Wind Surge (29-27). The two teams are set to conclude their series Sunday at Arvest Ballpark
Jensen Drives in Career-High Six RBI in Naturals 10-8 Loss Thursday
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Kansas City Royals’ number three prospect Carter Jensen stayed red-hot for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (27-27). The catcher posted a three-for-four game with a career-high six RBI in front of a sellout crowd, but the Wichita Wind Surge (28-26) took the third game of
Martin’s Walk-Off Winner Boosts Naturals past Wind Surge 6-5 in 11 InningsÂ
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Rudy Martin came to the plate for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (27-26) in a tied game in the bottom of the 11th inning and hit a walk-off winner that drove in the deciding run against the Wichita Wind Surge (27-26) to secure the Naturals
Naturals Drop Series Opener Against Wind Surge 2-1
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Gavin Cross had three hits, and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (26-26) threw eight scoreless innings to start Tuesday night’s game but ultimately fell to the Wichita Wind Surge (27-25) by a final score of 2-1. The two sides continue their series Wednesday at Arvest
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: June 3 - June 8
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will return home on Tuesday, June 3rd to host the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins) in a six-game series at Arvest Ballpark through Sunday, June 8th. The homestand will feature daily food and drink specials before back-to-back fireworks shows
Nats Out-Hit Cards in 5-4 Loss Sunday
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI -- Carter Jensen had another multi-hit game, extending his hit streak to six, in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (26-25) 5-4 loss to the Springfield Cardinals (27-24) at Hammons Field in Springfield, MO. NWA has the day off on Monday and welcomes in the Wichita Wind Surge to start
Ragans K’s Seven, Offense Tallies Season-High 17 Hits in Naturals 9-7 Win Over CardinalsÂ
SPRINGDALE, AR – Kansas City Royals’ star left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans made a rehab start with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (26-24) and Carter Jensen was a double shy of the cycle in the team’s 9-7 win over the Springfield Cardinals (26-24). The road victory boosted NWA up the Texas League
Naturals and Cardinals Split Doubleheader Friday
SPRINGDALE, AR – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ (25-24) pitching staff had a stellar day, and Kansas City’s number three prospect Carter Jensen tallied three hits in the team’s doubleheader split against the Springfield Cardinals (26-23). Game one went in favor of NWA 1-0, but the Cards took the second contest
Martin's Four Hits, RBI Lead Nats in 7-3 Win Wednesday
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI -- Rudy Martin had four hits and four RBI to lead the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (24-22) 7-3 win over the Springfield Cardinals (24-22) on Wednesday to open a six-game series at Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri. The two teams continue their series on Thursday with a 7:05 PM
Nats, Cards Rained Out Tuesday, DH Scheduled for Friday
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI -- The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (23-22) and Springfield Cardinals (24-21) contest scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, at 7:05 PM CT at Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri, has been postponed due to field conditions and rain. The two teams will make up the contest as part of a doubleheader
Cross Hits Fifth Homerun in Naturals 6-5 Win Over the Travelers
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Kansas City Royals’ number six overall prospect and former-first round pick Gavin Cross hit his fifth homerun of the season to help elevate the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (23-22) to their third-straight win against the Arkansas Travelers (24-21) by a final score of 6-5 in
Five-Run Rally Boosts Naturals Past Travs Saturday
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (22-22) entered the bottom of the eighth inning trailing 5-3 against the Arkansas Travelers (24-20), but Gavin Cross’s single brought in the go-ahead run to help the Nats get their second-straight win by a final score of 8-6 on Peanuts
Johnson Gets League-Leading Seventh Save in Naturals 4-1 Win
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Brandon Johnson brought the fireworks before the postgame show with two perfect innings en route to his seventh save of the season as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (21-22) knocked off the Arkansas Travelers (24-19) 4-1. The two teams continue their series Saturday with the
Mozzicato Makes Double-A Debut, Squires Homers in Naturals 7-5 Loss
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Frank Mozzicato made his first AA start and Brett Squires had two extra base hits, which included a homerun and four RBI in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (20-21) 7-5 loss against the Arkansas Travelers (23-18). The two teams are set to continue their series
Ruta Homers in 10-3 Loss Tuesday
SPRINGDALE, AR -- Sam Ruta hit his third home run in his last two games, but the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (20-20) lost the first game of a six-game series with the Arkansas Travelers (22-18) 10-3 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Arkansas on Tuesday afternoon. The two teams continue their series