Walcott’s homer lifts Frisco RoughRiders past Northwest Arkansas 7‑6
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (Interstat) — Sebastian Walcott drove in three runs, including a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Frisco RoughRiders edged the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 7-6 on Sunday, Aug. 30, at Arvest Ballpark.
Frisco scored one run in the third, three in the fifth, two in the sixth and one in the seventh. Northwest Arkansas answered with one in the second, two in the third and three in the fifth. Walcott went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs.
Jorge Alfaro homered and drove in three for the Naturals, Justin Johnson added a solo shot and Spencer Nivens had two RBIs. Chase Jessee struck out three over three innings. Thomas Ireland allowed three earned runs in 3 2/3 innings for Frisco. Frisco outhit Northwest Arkansas 7-6.
Janser Lara (6-2) earned the win. Anthony Simonelli (0-1) took the loss. Eric Loomis pitched a scoreless inning for his fourth save. Josh Trentadue tossed two scoreless innings.
Frisco improved to 67-58. Northwest Arkansas fell to 53-72. Attendance was 2,444, and the game time was 2:58.