TL1 Northwest Arkansas Naturals

NW Arkansas Gets By San Antonio Again, 3-2

Published on March 23, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release


SURPRISE, AZ - Smart baserunning and heads-up play in a pivotal sixth inning propelled the Northwest Arkansas Naturals to a 3-2 win over the San Antonio Missions, the San Diego Padres' Double-A affiliate, on Sunday.

Center fielder Jose Duarte led off and singled, and got to third on a drag bunt by Ovandy Suero. Mario Lission followed and grounded into a fielder's choice, scoring Duarte. The speedy Suero was then able to score from second base on a groundout by Kila Kaaihue, putting the Naturals up 3-1. Kiel Thibault's fifth-inning solo HR put the Naturals on the board and cemented his solid day (2-for-2, BB). The Naturals had nine hits on the day.

Paul Mildren started for the Naturals and was near perfect, yielding just a walk while striking out three before reaching his pitch count with one out to go in the fifth. Dusty Hughes took over and allowed two runs over the final 4 1/3 innings, but it was enough to earn the victory.

The Naturals have a total of 13 spring games on their Arizona schedule before breaking camp on March 28th. Monday, the Naturals will face the Frisco RoughRiders, the Texas Rangers Double-A affiliate, in Surprise.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and will begin play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark, located in Springdale, on Thursday, April 10th against the San Antonio Missions. You can purchase season tickets and group outings with the Naturals by calling (479) 927-4900. There are only 18 DAYS REMAINING until Opening Day!

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