The Tulsa Drillers clinched the Texas League North Division first‑half title on Tuesday, edging the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 5‑4 in a game that swung in the final frame.
A three‑run burst in the top of the ninth gave Tulsa the lead, with Chris Newell going 3‑for‑3 and adding two homers, three runs and two RBI to spark the rally.
A Record‑Setting Night on the Bases
Northwest Arkansas set a single‑game franchise record with ten stolen bases without a single caught base, a feat that underscored the team's aggressive baserunning.
Jack Pineda, who entered the game with a .367 average, contributed three homers, 18 RBI and 13 steals in 41 appearances, highlighting a standout season for the Naturals.
The finish was marked by an unorthodox double play that involved Drillers first baseman Joe Vetrano in a rare tag‑out sequence that left fans buzzing.
Looking ahead, the Naturals will travel to face the Springfield Cardinals next week before returning home for a series against Corpus Christi, while Tulsa aims to carry the momentum into the second half of the season.