Chris Newell hits two home runs in Tulsa's extra-inning victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Tulsa Drillers outfielder Chris Newell had a standout performance against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on June 21, 2026. After trailing 5-1, Tulsa staged a late rally, scoring four runs in the ninth inning to tie the game. Newell hit a game-tying home run before delivering the game-winning two-run shot in the 11th inning. The Drillers secured a 7-5 victory. In Triple-A action, Oklahoma City Comets achieved their third shutout of the season, blanking Sacramento 6-0, with Cole Irvin pitching six scoreless innings. The day's other game, featuring Great Lakes against Lake County, was postponed due to rain, with a makeup scheduled for later this summer.
- •Chris Newell hit two home runs for the Drillers, including the game-winner.
- •Tulsa rallied from 5-1 down to win 7-5 in 11 innings.
- •Cole Irvin pitched six scoreless innings for Oklahoma City.
- •Oklahoma City secured a 6-0 victory over Sacramento.
- •Great Lakes vs. Lake County was postponed due to rain.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Newell homers twice in Tulsa win, Oklahoma City wins shutout
"Two of three Dodgers affiliates that played on Saturday won their games. Player of the day Tulsa outfielder Chris Newell was designated to hit on Saturday, and that he did. He hit the game-tying home run in the ninth inning, then smashed the game-winning two-run shot in the 11th. Triple-A Oklahoma City Cole Irvin pitched […]
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