Naturals fall to Jackson on Saturday
Published on March 17, 2013 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
SURPRISE, AZ. - Despite solid offensive performances from Kenneth Diekroeger and Matt Fields, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals were defeated by the Jackson Generals 7-5 on Saturday. The Generals are the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
Diekroeger, the Royals' fourth-round draft pick in the 2012 First-Year Player draft, went two-for-two with two singles and an RBI. Diekroeger spent the 2012 season with Rookie-Advanced Burlington. Fields was one-for-four with a triple and two RBI. Fields batted .281 in 67 games for Class-A Advanced Wilmington after signing with the Royals out of the independent Can-Am League.
Michael Giovenco gave up one hit in a scoreless inning of work. Giovenco spent the majority of the 2012 season with Class-A Kane County, posting a 5-3 record with a 4.34 ERA in 32 appearances.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark, located in Springdale. Visit our website, nwanaturals.com, for information on season tickets and ticket plans.
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