Groundskeepers at Arvest Ballpark have a tarp covering the field ahead of Monday evening’s game against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ big-league affiliate, the Kansas City Royals.Justin Cole, general manager for the Naturals, said the team expects Monday’s rain to clear up in time for the game. Groundskeepers will prepare the field when the weather lets up.This will mark the first time the Royals will play at Arvest Ballpark and comes before the start of the 2024 season for both teams.Naturals vice president and general manager Justin Cole expressed excitement for the event, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two teams. Royals executive vice president and general manager J.J. Picollo echoed Cole’s sentiment, highlighting the disappointment of a canceled game in 2021 due to COVID-19 and the eagerness to connect with fans in Northwest Arkansas.Since becoming affiliates in 2008, the Naturals have seen 101 former players make their Major League debut with the Royals, including notable names like Salvador Perez and Mike Moustakas.
Groundskeepers at Arvest Ballpark have a tarp covering the field ahead of Monday evening’s game against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ big-league affiliate, the Kansas City Royals.
Justin Cole, general manager for the Naturals, said the team expects Monday’s rain to clear up in time for the game. Groundskeepers will prepare the field when the weather lets up.
This will mark the first time the Royals will play at Arvest Ballpark and comes before the start of the 2024 season for both teams.
Naturals vice president and general manager Justin Cole expressed excitement for the event, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two teams. Royals executive vice president and general manager J.J. Picollo echoed Cole’s sentiment, highlighting the disappointment of a canceled game in 2021 due to COVID-19 and the eagerness to connect with fans in Northwest Arkansas.
Since becoming affiliates in 2008, the Naturals have seen 101 former players make their Major League debut with the Royals, including notable names like Salvador Perez and Mike Moustakas.
