Naturals Edge Drillers in Sunday Matinee
Published on May 4, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
Springdale, AR- The Northwest Arkansas Naturals put their five game home winning streak on the line Sunday in a briskly paced pitcher's duel. The Naturals managed to come out ahead, shutting out the Tulsa Drillers 1-0 in front of a crowd of 5,458 at Arvest Ballpark.
On the mound for the Naturals was right-hander Blake Johnson (2-2), who had his best outing of the season. He tossed six shutout innings, giving up six hits while punching out a season-high seven batters and walking none. Roman Colon picked up his first save of the season, throwing the final three innings of scoreless ball.
The Naturals (14-16) provided the only run of the game in the fourth, when Jose Duarte led off with a double to left. Angel Sanchez grounded out advancing Duarte to third. Juan Richardson then hit an RBI single to give the Naturals a 1-0 lead.
Tulsa's starter Tomas Santiago (1-2) was the hard luck loser, pitching seven innings, only giving up one run on three hits, striking out four and walking three.
The Drillers (11-19) out hit the Naturals 8-4, but left eight men on base. They managed to get only one runner to third in the eighth inning on a wild pitch.
The Naturals and Drillers will play game three of the four-game series on Monday at 7:00. Monday night is Monday Night Lights, presented by Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation, Sam98, Y94, and the Morning News. On Mondays, fans can bring in their Ozarks Electric bill for $1 off of a Premium, Reserved, or Subway Berm ticket at the box office. Monday night also means Baseball Bingo by The Morning News, so fans should pay close attention to the baseball action on Mondays. Sam98 and Y94.9 will also broadcast live. For tickets call (479) 927-4900 or visit our website at nwanaturals.com where you can buy your tickets online and print them right from home.
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