TL1 Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Tulsa Drills Naturals, Avoids Sweep

Published on July 24, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release


Springdale, AR- The Naturals couldn't rally back as the Tulsa Drillers capitalized on a six run third inning to avoid the sweep, winning by the score of 11-6 Thursday night in front of a crowd of 5,320 at Arvest Ballpark. The loss snapped both Naturals' ten game home winning streak and three game winning streak.

The Drillers (17-16, 46-57) broke the game wide open early in the third as they put up a six spot on Naturals. Dexter Fowler put the Tulsa on the board hitting an RBI single to give them the 1-0 lead. Tony Blanco then followed with a 2-run single and Daniel Carte proceeded by knocking the second RBI single of the inning. Corey Wimberly capped off the inning hitting a 2-run double to give Tulsa the early 6-0 lead. They broke the game wide open adding five more runs in the late innings.

The Naturals (19-14, 52-51) attempted a little comeback but it wasn't enough to catch the Drillers. Ed Lucas continued his hot hitting in the month of July, going two-for-four, with a triple, home run and two RBI. In the sixth inning Brian McFall hit his thirteenth home run of the season, a three-run shot to left. Kila Kaaihue scored the Naturals final run of the night on an RBI sacrifice fly.

On the hill for the Naturals was starter Blake Wood (3-5), who got rocked early and couldn't recover, as he picked up the loss. He went five innings, giving up a nine runs on nine hits, while striking out one and walking four batters.

Tulsa's starting pitcher Brandon Hynick (7-6) picked up the victory. He tossed 6 and 2/3 innings, giving up six runs on nine hits, striking out five and allowing just one walk.

The Naturals will now welcome in the Springfield Cardinals for a four game weekend series. Game one is on Friday night at 7:35 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Friday is fridaynightbash, sponsored by Farm Rich, which includes Post-Game Fireworks, and pre-game live music courtesy of Stone Manor Condominiums. Fans can also take advantage of $2.50 16 ounce Miller High Life drafts at the Cider Shack on the first base line. Friday is also Northwest Arkansas Community College Affiliation Night, offering all area students with valid school ID the chance to get $1 off a reserved or lawn seat ticket at our box office! Kix 104 will be on hand prior to the game broadcasting live outside the ballpark. We'll also be celebrating Strike's first birthday, which officially occurs in February but will be appropriately celebrated during the season. For tickets call (479) 927-4900 or visit nwanaturals.com for further details.

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