Father's Day Matinee Rained out
June 18, 2017 - Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Sunday's Father's Day game between the Naturals and the Arkansas Travelers at Dickey-Stephens Park has been postponed due to inclement weather. Northwest Arkansas and the Travelers will conclude the first half of play on Monday, June 19 with a double-header. First pitch of Game 1 slated for 5:10 p.m. from Dickey-Stephens Park.
The First Half North Division Champions, Northwest Arkansas Naturals (37-31) will send right-hander, Corey Ray (4-4, 4.39 ERA) to the mound in the opener against right-hander, Dylan Unsworth (5-5, 4.23 ERA) for Arkansas (32-26). Game 2 will feature left-hander, Foster Griffin (3-1, 2.55 ERA) for the Naturals. The Travelers have not yet announced their scheduled start for the night cap of the twin bill.
Northwest Arkansas is 5-1 in double-headers this season and Monday's double dip will mark the second twin bill during the current road trip. The Travelers are 5-7 in double-headers this season.
Join the Voice of the Naturals, Benjamin Kelly, for a 4:50 p.m. pregame show, leading up to first pitch of Game 1 of the double-header on the flagship station of the Naturals, 92.1-FM, the Ticket.
Follow the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Facebook and Twitter @NWANaturals all throughout the year by using the hashtag #NaturalPastime and #CrowntoCrown for all of our up-to-date information on Season 10 of Naturals baseball.
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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