FRISCO EDGES NATURALS, 1-0 IN EXTRAS

FRISCO, Texas - Frisco outfielder, Leody Taveres, tucked a double inside the first base bag and up the right-field line to bring home the winning run with two outs and two strikes, sending the Naturals to a 1-0 loss in 10 innings. The loss is the third straight losing decision the six-game road trip.
 
Right-hander, Scott Blewett pitched brilliantly over seven shutout innings. The right-hander fanned eight batters, the most since he struck out 10 on April 20 while pitching in Triple-A. The 23-year old worked around a bases-loaded jam in the fourth inning with some help from first baseman, Jordan George . Blewett induced a sharp grounder, handled nicely behind George - who was being shielded by the runner - and that ended the Frisco threat.

Blewett retired the final five hitters faced including his last two via a strikeout. In his last three starts, Blewett has fanned 22 batters over 17 innings of work while only walking five. He's allowed just 13 hits and six runs during the current stretch.
 
The Naturals out-hit the RoughRidrers tonight, 8-6; but finished 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
 
The Naturals continue with game two of the three-game series against the Frisco RoughRiders (Texas Rangers) with a 7:05 first pitch on Saturday night from the Metroplex. Right-hander, Jackson Kowar (2-6, 3.41) in the middle game.
 
Join the "Voice of the Naturals," Benjamin Kelly on 92.1-FM, the Ticket and the Naturals Radio Network for a 6:45 Indigo Sky Casino Pregame Show leading up to first pitch.
 
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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