TL1 Tulsa Drillers

Drillers Home Monday For Eight-Game Homestand

Published on April 21, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release


The Tulsa Drillers return home Monday to begin their second homestand of the season. The Drillers will host the Arkansas Travelers (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) for four games April 21-24 and the Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals) for four games April 25-28.

The eight games in the homestand will feature some different starting times. The first five games of the stand will all begin at 7:05 PM. The game on Saturday, April 26 will start at 6:35PM, while the game on Sunday, April 27 will start at 2:05PM. The final game of the stand on Monday, April 28 will begin at 10:05AM.

It will be the first meetings of the year between the Drillers and the Travelers. Tulsa split a four-game series in Springfield against the Redbirds April 17-20.

Both Arkansas and Springfield have recovered from slow starts to the season. The Travs started the year by losing their first seven games, but have now won five in a row to improve to 7-9 on the year. The Cards began the year 0-6, but have won three of their past five games to improve their record to 5-11.

The homestand will include a number of great promotions, including the year's first fireworks show following the game on Saturday, April 26. The fireworks are a part of Colorado Rockies Weekend that begins with Troy Tulowitzki T-Shirts on Thursday, April 24. The first 1,500 fans will receive Tulowitzki statues on Friday, April 25 and one lucky fan will win a trip to Denver to see the Rockies in action at Coors Field.

The Drillers will wear Rockies jerseys during the games on Friday and Saturday, and fans will have the chance to bid on the jerseys in a silent auction that will take place on Saturday.

A complete list of all promotions in the homestand is below.

Tickets for all eight games in the homestand are now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week over the Internet at TulsaDrillers.com. Tickets are also available in person at the Drillers Stadium Ticket Office or over the telephone by calling (918) 744-5901.

NOTES: Before the season began, Tulsa manager Stu Cole expected his team to bring speed to the base paths. So far that has been the case, with the Drillers second in the Texas League with 22 stolen bases, but they are also second in the league with 16 homers. . . .St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder is hoping to start at Drillers Stadium on Friday night for Springfield. The lefthander beat the Drillers Sunday afternoon in Springfield and is pitching in the minors on injury-rehabilitation assignments as he recovers from rotator cuff surgery.

DRILLERS SCHEDULE & PROMOTIONS (April 21-28)

Monday, April 21 vs. Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM)

LADIES NIGHT

Ladies are invited to enjoy a special night at the ballpark with free nail care and back massages being offered compliments of Green Country Cycle City, Community Care College and Mix 96. Ladies will also receive coupons that will allow them to get discounts on selected food and beverage items at the stadium.

Tuesday, April 22 vs. Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM)

$2 TV TUESDAY / SALUTE TO WILL FERRELL /EARTH DAY

It's Earth Day and our first $2 TV Thursday with a salute to Will Ferrell presented by The M.E.T. and Z104.5, The Edge. General Admission tickets will be only $2.00 each as will several food and beverage items. Hilarious clips from Will Ferrell's skits on Saturday Night Live will be played throughout the game.

Wednesday, April 23 vs. Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM)

YOUTH CLINIC

All youth baseball and softball teams and players can obtain free admission for the game and a pre-game clinic and autograph session on the field with the Drillers players. The clinic will begin at 5:15 p.m. and is presented by the Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center.

Thursday, April 24 vs. Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM)

REDNECK NIGHT / THIRSTY THURSDAY / TROY TULOWITZKI T-SHIRTS

Git-R-Done! It's Redneck Night and Thirsty Thursday at Drillers Stadium presented by KVOO 98.5, 99.5 Big Country and 1170 KFAQ. There will be the popular "Redneck Games" on the concourse, including live Armadillo Races, Redneck Horseshoes and cow chip shuffleboard. Twelve-ounce servings of Budweiser and Bud Light and 12-ounce servings of Pepsi will be on sale for only $1.00 each. In addition, the first 500 fans, age 5 and up, will receive a Drillers, Troy Tulowitzki T-Shirt courtesy of The M.E.T. and KVOO 98.5.

COLORADO ROCKIES WEEKEND

The entire weekend will feature several events and activities related to the National League Champion Rockies!

Friday, April 25 vs. Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM)

TROY TULOWITZKI STATUES

The first 1,500 fans will receive a Drillers, Troy Tulowitzki statue compliments of Primeaux Kia and AM 1430 and AM1300, The Buzz Networks. Tulo finished second in the National League Rookie of the Year voting last season. Also, the Drillers players will be wearing Colorado Rockies jerseys during the game. Fans will have the chance to bid on the jerseys in a silent auction during Saturday night's game.

ROCKIES TRIP GIVEAWAY

One lucky fan will win a trip for four to Denver to watch the Rockies in action courtesy of Spears Travel. Entry forms will be available in the game programs. The trip will include airfare, hotel, rental car and tickets to see the Rockies in action at Coors Field!

Saturday, April 26 vs. Springfield Cardinals (6:35PM)

ROCKIES FIREWORKS / JERSEY AUCTION

Fans will be treated to the first post-game fireworks spectacular of the season courtesy of Cox Communications and AM 740, KRMG. The Drillers players will once again wear Rockies jerseys. Fans will have the chance to bid on the jerseys in a silent auction during the game. All proceeds will go to benefit the North Tulsa Youth Baseball League.

Sunday, April 27 vs. Springfield Cardinals (2:05PM)

KIDS FEST / KIDS EAT FREE SUNDAY.

Every Sunday game at Drillers Stadium this season is a Kids Eat Free Day courtesy of the Borden Dairy, EOOC, 92.9 KBEZ and the Tulsa World! Kids, 14 and under, who enter with a paid admission will receive a coupon redeemable for a free hot dog, ice cream and milk. There will also be a face painter, a balloon artist and a character artist - all FREE for kids!

YOUTH CLINIC

All youth baseball and softball teams and players can obtain free admission for the game and a pre-game clinic and autograph session on the field with the Drillers players. The clinic will begin at 12:15 p.m. and is presented by the Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center

Monday, April 28 vs. Springfield Cardinals (10:05AM)

MORNING BASEBALL

The Drillers conclude their second homestand of the season with morning baseball, presented by 92.9 KBEZ. Fans will also be able to enjoy free massages from Clary Sage College plus free haircuts and shoe shines. In addition, there will be a live bird exhibition from the George M. Sutton Avian Center. The pre-game exhibition will feature performances by a hawk and a bald eagle.

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