DRILLERS OUTLAST NATURALS IN 12-INNING AFFAIR
SPRINGDALE, Ark. - Errol Robinson's run-scoring single in the top of the 12th inning pushed across the deciding run in the Naturals 2-1 loss against the Tulsa Drillers at Arvest Ballpark on Saturday night.The 2-1 final score marked the third straight game between Tulsa (50-49/17-12) and the Naturals with the
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The 2-1 final score marked the third straight game between Tulsa (50-49/17-12) and the Naturals with the same final score. Northwest Arkansas and the Drillers have played six straight one-run games with two ending in 12 innings.
Northwest Arkansas (51-48/12-17) grabbed an early lead against Drillers starter,
Left-hander,
The Naturals sent right-hander,
Northwest Arkansas posed late-inning threats against the Tulsa bullpen in the seventh and eighth innings; but could not find a way to push across a go-ahead run. The Naturals left 11 men on base and finished 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position.
Right-hander,
The four-game series concludes on Sunday afternoon with a 2:05 p.m. first pitch featuring a pair of hard-throwing right-hander.
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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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