The Storm Chasers lost on opening night at Werner Park. Omaha scored two in the first before the inning was halted by a 5-4-3-6 triple play. Whit Merrifield and 12th-ranked Royals prospect Orlando Calixte hit solo homers, with Calixte's his first at the Triple-A level. Eleventh-ranked Royals prospect Christian Binford (6.0 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO, 2 HR) took the loss.
NW Arkansas Naturals (3-5)
NW Arkansas 6, Midland 2
WP: Matt Peterson (1-0)
HR: None
Northwest Arkansas plated five runs over the first two innings en route to a home win.