Nivens Has Three Hits in Nats’ Fifth Straight Loss

SPRINGDALE, AR – Spencer Nivens went 3-for-3 and Hunter Owen struck out seven in relief in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ (19-19) 9-5 loss to the Arkansas Travelers (24-15) on Sunday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark, extending their losing streak to a season-high five games. The Naturals begin a two-week road trip on Tuesday in Amarillo, Texas against the Sod Poodles with a 7:05 PM CT first pitch.

Kulasingam got NWA on the board early with his second home run of the season. He crushed a ball into the Naturals bullpen in right field to make it a 4-1 Arkansas lead in the opening frame. Kulasingam went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a pair of runs scored in the contest.

Nivens reached base in all four trips to the plate in the series finale. The lefty capped off a three-run fifth inning for the Naturals, doubling in Kulasingam and Jorge Alfaro. He also hit a pair of singles and walked on Sunday afternoon.

Owen was the third and final pitcher used by the Nats. He came on after Frank Mozzicato (0-2) and Brandon Johnson, and recorded seven punchouts in five innings of one-run ball. Owen tied his career-high in strikeouts, a mark he reached four times in 2025.

Northwest Arkansas hits the road to start a 12-game road trip on Tuesday, with first pitch against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at 7:05 PM CT. Fans can follow along by listening to the radio call with the "Voice of the Naturals", Shawn Murnin, all season long on the MiLB app and NWANaturals.com.