Eric Basurto (7-day DL) playing catch with a trainer prior to the NW Arkansas game on April 27
Former Missouri State pitcher Buddy Baumann returned to his collegiate home on April 27
Jeff Bianchi is hitting .306 so far this season
Jeff Bianchi
Christian Colon was the Royals' first round draft pick in 2010
Colon has made just one error at shortstop so far this season
Chris Dwyer turned in his second straight strong start on April 26
Blake Johnson has not yielded a run in 15.0 innings pitched this season
John Lamb pitched five strong innings on April 27
John Lamb delivers a pitch against Springfield on April 27
Mario Lisson leads the Naturals with a .333 batting average and five home runs
Mario Lisson is congratulated by hitting coach Terry Bradshaw after homering on April 27
Kurt Mertins has spent parts of the last three seasons with the Naturals
Harold Mozingo warms up prior to the game on April 27
Wil Myers has missed the last few games with a bruised knee
Edgar Osuna warms up prior to his start on April 26
Eduardo Paulino threw two scoreless innings on April 27
Salvador Perez is an excellent defensive catcher
Perez lines out to third on April 26
Naturals manager Brian Poldberg was ejected in the sixth inning on April 27
Derrick Robinson has stolen eight bases so far this season
Robinson collects the Naturals' first hit in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against Springfield
Heath Rollins warms up prior to the Naturals game on April 27
Jamie Romak made a few excellent plays at first base against the Springfield Cardinals
Romak offers at a pitch against the Springfield Cardinals
Mario Santiago gets some work in prior to the Naturals game on April 27
NW Arkansas pitching coach Larry Carter gave some tips to Santiago about his release point
Anthony Seratelli sends a screaming foul ball into the crowd
Brandon Sisk warms up prior to the game on April 27
Tim Smith is back with the Naturals for the second straight year
Nick Van Stratten loves to rock the old school stirrups