THREE-RUN SEVENTH PROPELS NATURALS TO GAME 1 WIN
SPRINGDALE, Ark - Locked in a scoreless game, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (1-0) used a three-run seventh to propel them to a win over the Tulsa Drillers (0-1) in Game 1 of the Texas League North Divisional Series. The 3-1 victory on Wednesday night at Arvest Ballpark gives the Naturals
SPRINGDALE, Ark - Locked in a scoreless game, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (1-0) used a three-run seventh to propel them to a win over the Tulsa Drillers (0-1) in Game 1 of the Texas League North Divisional Series. The 3-1 victory on Wednesday night at Arvest Ballpark gives the Naturals an important 1-0 lead in this Best-of-5 series heading into Game 2 on Thursday night.
The Naturals offense had opportunities all evening but finally broke through in the home half of the seventh after Tulsa replaced their starter with reliever RHP
Tulsa would respond with their lone run of the game in the eighth.
Through six complete innings the game was a pitcher's duel. LHP
Following Griffin's departure in the sixth inning, Naturals' Manager Vance Wilson turned to a couple of more lefties out of his bullpen and the duo delivered. LHP
Northwest Arkansas will continue their Best-of-5 Texas League North Divisional Series with Game 2 tomorrow night - Thursday, September 7 - against the Tulsa Drillers (Double-A Los Angeles Dodgers) with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Thursday night's game features a Rally Towel Giveaway by Coca-Cola on Buck Night and Thirsty Thursday featuring Half Price Alcoholic Beverages in the Craft Beer Bar from 5:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The Naturals will send RHP
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