Even though the Northwest Arkansas Naturals finished last in the second half standings at 29-40, they won the first half of the season with a 40-30 record. With that being the case, the KC Royals AA squad still went in to the Texas League playoffs. NWA was in the first round and played a best of five set with in-state rival Arkansas, located in North Little Rock.
In Game 1, Parker Morin walked off the game with a two out single in the ninth that sent fleet footed Bubba Starling from first to home, with NWA winning 4 to 3.