TL1 Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Naturals Spring Training Recap: March 20

Published on March 20, 2013 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release


SURPRISE, AZ. - Infielder Whit Merrifield had two hits and a stolen base and catcher Ryan Jenkins hit two singles, but it wasn't enough for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals as they lost to the Jackson Generals 6-3 in a Spring Training game on Wednesday. The Generals are the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

Merrifield, the 2012 Player of the Year for the Class-A Advanced Wilmington Blue Rocks, had two singles in the loss. Merrifield played in 24 games for the Naturals last season and hit a double in his lone Cactus League at-bat this spring. Jenkins, who played in 43 games for the Naturals in his first Double-A season, also scored a run in the contest.

Noel Arguelles pitched four innings, giving up three hits, one run and two walks with five strikeouts. Arguelles made a team-high 25 starts last season, posting a 4-14 record with a 6.41 ERA. Arguelles pitched in two Cactus League games for the Royals this spring, giving up three runs on six hits in three innings of work.

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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