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HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: August 25th - August 30th

August 19, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Naturals will welcome the Frisco RoughRiders (Double-A Texas Rangers) to Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday, August 25th to begin a six-game series at Arvest Ballpark through Sunday, August 30th. The homestand will feature daily food and drink specials before a Carter Jensen Bobblehead and our final Bark

Vázquez’s Five RBI Leads Naturals to Fourth Straight Win

NWA plates a dozen in series opener victory
August 25, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Daniel Vázquez homered and drove in five runs to lead the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (22-30, 51-68) to a 12-4 victory over the Frisco RoughRiders (25-27, 64-56) on Tuesday night at Arvest Ballpark, winning their fourth straight contest. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the RoughRiders on

Gambrell K's Nine as Nats Earn Split

August 24, 2026

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Grant Gambrell (1-2) threw five scoreless innings, tying a career-high with nine strikeouts in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (21-30, 50-68)` 7-2 win over the San Antonio Missions (23-28, 54-66) at Nelson Wolff Stadium in San Antonio, Texas. The Naturals return home for a six-game series with

NATURALS 2027 HOME SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The Naturals will open the season at home on Friday, April 2nd against the Arkansas Travelers
July 23, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark – Major League Baseball today announced the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 2027 regular season home schedule. All road games and game times will be announced at a later date. Opening Day at Arvest Ballpark will be on Friday, April 2nd against the Arkansas Travelers (Seattle Mariners). For the first

Becker Homers, Beam Quality in 3-2 Win Saturday

August 23, 2026

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Colton Becker homered and Drew Beam threw a quality start in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (20-30, 49-68) 3-2 win over the San Antonio Missions (23-27, 54-65) on Saturday night in San Antonio, TX. The two teams conclude their series on Sunday with a 6:05 PM CT

Owen K's Eight in 8-1 Win Friday

August 22, 2026

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Hunter Owen (3-6) was dominant on Friday Night, striking out eight over 6.1 scoreless innings of work in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (19-30, 48-68) 8-1 victory over the San Antonio Missions (23-26, 54-64) at Nelson Wolff Municipal Stadium in San Antonio, TX. The two teams continue

Johnson Homers Again, Missions Walk Off Nats, 6-5

August 18, 2026

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Justin Johnson had two hits, including a homer for the second straight game, in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' (18-28, 47-66) 6-5 walk-off loss to the San Antonio Missions (21-25, 52-63). The Naturals and Missions continue their series at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium on Wednesday with

Hunter Owen Named Texas League Pitcher of the Week

The left-hander is recognized for his performance against Springfield on August 15, 2026
August 17, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Minor League Baseball announced the Pitcher and Player of the Week honors for the week of August 10th through August 16th in each of their respective Player Development Leagues. Naturals’ left-handed starter Hunter Owen was named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for his start against

Johnson's Slam Lifts Nats to 6-5 Win Sunday

August 17, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI-- Justin Johnson's fourth-inning grand slam lifted the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (18-27, 47-65) to a 6-5 win over the Springfield Cardinals (27-18, 58-55) Saturday night in Springfield, Missouri. The Naturals earned the series split with the Cards and head to San Antonio, Texas to begin a six-game series with

Owen Dominates in First Shutout of Season

August 16, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI-- Hunter Owen fanned 12 over seven shutout innings while holding the opposition to just one hit in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' (17-27, 46-65) 3-0 shutout of the Springfield Cardinals (27-17, 58-53) on Saturday Night at Route 66 Stadium in Springfield, MO. The two teams finish their six-game series

Johnson, Roccaforte Homer Twice In 15-8 Win Tuesday

Roccaforte inches closer to Naturals' home run record
August 12, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI -- Carson Roccaforte and Justin Johnson each homered twice in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (16-24, 45-62) 15-8 win over the Springfield Cardinals (24-16, 55-53) on Tuesday night at Route 66 Stadium in Springfield, MO. The two teams continue their series Wednesday with a 7:05 PM CT first pitch.

Naturals Strike Out Season-High 17 Batters in Sunday’s Loss

Johnson homers and extends on-base streak in NWA defeat
August 9, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (15-24, 44-62) struck out a season-high 17 batters, but fell 6-3 to the Wichita Wind Surge (17-22, 42-64) on Sunday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals begin a six-game set in Springfield, Missouri, against the Cardinals on Tuesday at 7:05 PM CT. Hunter

Vaz Records Two Hits in Season Debut, Nats Fall 5-2

NWA has 12 hits in defeat to Wind Surge
August 8, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Javier Vaz had two hits in his season debut, but the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (15-23, 44-61) fell 5-2 to the Wichita Wind Surge (16-22, 41-64) on Saturday night at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals conclude their six-game set against the Wind Surge on Sunday, with first pitch at

Naturals Partner with Hearst Television to Air Two Naturals Games on Local TV This Season

The Naturals will be on ABC 40/29 on Friday night as they host the Wichita Wind Surge
August 5, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are excited to announce a partnership with Hearst Television to air two Naturals games on local television this season. Fans in Northwest Arkansas can catch the Naturals in action against Wichita on Friday, August 7th on ABC 40/29 and then against Tulsa on

Patteson Tosses Quality Start in Naturals’ 6-3 Rain-Shortened Victory over the Wind Surge

Nats even series at two games apiece on Friday night
August 7, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Hunter Patteson spun a quality start and led the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (15-22, 44-60) to a 6-3 rain-shortened win over the Wichita Wind Surge (15-22, 40-64) on Friday night at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the Wind Surge on Saturday, with first pitch

Johnson Sets Career High in Strikeouts, Naturals Lose 5-1

Roccaforte has two hits and an RBI in Thursday defeat
August 6, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Brandon Johnson recorded a career-high six strikeouts in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ (14-22, 43-60) 5-1 loss to the Wichita Wind Surge (15-21, 40-63) on Thursday night at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the Wind Surge on Friday, with first pitch at 7:05 PM

Roccaforte Hits 27th Home Run in Naturals’ 7-6 Defeat

Beam tosses quality start in Wednesday night loss
August 5, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Carson Roccaforte hit his 27th home run of the season and Drew Beam spun a quality start, but the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (14-21, 43-59) fell to the Wichita Wind Surge (14-21, 39-63) on Wednesday night at Arvest Ballpark, 7-6. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the

Nivens’ Walk-off Single Gives Nats Third Straight Win

Roccaforte hits team-leading 26th home run in 7-6 victory
August 4, 2026

SPRINGDALE, AR – Spencer Nivens hit a walk-off single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning to give the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (14-20, 43-58) a 7-6 win over the Wichita Wind Surge (13-21, 38-63) on Tuesday night at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals continue their six-game set against the Wind

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: August 4th - August 9th

July 31, 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Naturals will welcome the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Minnesota Twins) to Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday, August 4th to begin a six-game series at Arvest Ballpark through Sunday, August 9th. The homestand will feature daily food and drink specials before the Naturals reprise their role as the

Becker Leads Explosive Offense as Naturals Win 19-7 in Sunday's Series Finale in Tulsa

August 3, 2026

TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- Colton Becker tied a team record by reaching base six times while going five-for-five with two homers in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' (13-20, 42-58) 19-7 win over the Tulsa Drillers (19-14, 65-37) Sunday afternoon at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, OK. The Naturals have an off day on

Johnson, Roccaforte Homers Lift Nats to 8-7 Win Saturday

Nats snap losing streak Saturday night in Tulsa
August 2, 2026

TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- Carson Roccaforte and Justin Johnson each homered in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' (41-58) 8-7 victory over the Tulsa Drillers (64-36) at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, OK, snapping an eight-game losing streak in the process. The two teams continue their series Sunday with a 12:00 PM CT first