TL1 Tulsa Drillers

Drillers Return Home Thursday!

Published on July 6, 2009 under Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release


The Tulsa Drillers will host the Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros) and the San Antonio Missions (San Diego Padres) in a six-game homestand that will begin on Thursday, July 9 at Drillers Stadium. Tulsa will host Corpus Christi for three games July 9-11, and San Antonio for three games July 12-14.

It will be the final regular season meetings this season between the Drillers and the two South Division clubs. Tulsa has won five of nine meetings with the Hooks this season. Prior to a pair of games in San Antonio, the Drillers were 4-3 against the Missions.

The promotions schedule for the homestand will feature Triple Bobblehead Giveaway #2 on Friday, July 10, Fireworks on Saturday, July 11, Kids Eat Free Sunday on Sunday, July 12 and Ladies Night on Monday, July 13.

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

Tickets for all six games in the homestand and all other gamesthis season are now on sale at the Drillers Stadium Ticket Office. Tickets are also available at TulsaDrillers.com or by calling (918)744-5901.

ROGERS' RUN: Esmil Rogers continues to strengthen his case for Pitcher of the Year honors. Since May 1, Rogers is 7-1 with a 1.56 ERA. In his last four starts, he is a perfect 4-0 with a 0.93 ERA.

ROSTER UPDATE: Closer Andrew Johnston, who leads the Texas League in saves, has been placed on the disabled list. His spot on the active roster has been taken by Alberto Albuquerque. Albuquerque, a right-handed reliever, was acquired by the Colorado Rockies in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. He was 1-0 with two saves and 44 strikeouts in 34 innings for Class A Daytona this season.

Catcher Dayton Buller was activated from the disabled list, and catcher Jose Gonzalez was returned to Tri-Cities.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Starting with this homestand, the Drillers will play 18 of their next 26 games at Drillers Stadium. From July 9 through August 3, Tulsa will play in only two stadiums - Drillers Stadium and Dickey Stephens Ballpark in North Little Rock.

WEB GEM: Tulsa's Darin Holcomb leads all Texas League third basemen with a .951 fielding percentage. Through 74 games played, Holcomb had only 11 errors in 224 fielding chances. As a team, the Drillers are second in the league with a .975 fielding percentage.

ARM STRENGTH: Anthony Jackson leads all Texas League outfielders with 10 assists this season.

BOBBLEHEAD #2: The bobblehead giveaway on Friday, July 10 will feature three Drillers stars from the 1990s. The trio includes "Pudge" Rodriguez, the future Hall of Fame catcher, Bubba Smith, one of the most popular players in Drillers history and Bobby Jones, the winningest manager in Tulsa baseball history.

TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE & PROMOTIONS (July 9-14)

Thursday, July 9....................... vs. Corpus Christi Hooks (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM

ART OF BBQ / THIRSTY THURSDAY

Come out and enjoy Thirsty Thursday and our Pre Party to the Art Of BBQ. For only $5.00 each, fans will have the opportunity to sample barbecued pulled pork. There will also be 12-ounce servings of Coors Light and 16-ounce servings of soft drinks on sale for only $1.00 each. It is all courtesy of Urban Tulsa Weekly and Star 103. Fans will also have the chance to win tickets to the Rod Stewart concert compliments of Star 103 and a Hasty Bake Grill or Smoker from Hasty Bake.

Friday, July 10......................... vs. Corpus Christi Hooks (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM

TRIPLE BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY #2

The first 1,000 fans, ages 5 and up, will receive the second in a series of three Triple Bobbleheads compliments of Monster Energy and 92.9 KBEZ. This 1990s Bobblehead will feature former Drillers Ivan Rodriguez, Bubba Smith and Bobby Jones

Saturday, July 11...................... vs. Corpus Christi Hooks (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 4:00PM

FIREWORKS

Fans will be treated to a spectacular, post game Fireworks Show courtesy of Cox and K95.5FM.

Sunday, July 12........................ vs. San Antonio Missions (6:05PM) - Gates Open at 5:00PM

KIDS EAT FREE SUNDAY.

It will be a great afternoon at the ballpark as it is a Kids Eat Free Day courtesy of Assurant Health, Borden Dairy and Radio Disney AM 1380. 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!

Monday, July 13....................... vs. San Antonio Missions (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM

LADIES NIGHT

It is a special night for ladies at Drillers Stadium courtesy of Celebrity Attractions, Belk and Looks Beauty and Wellness. All ladies are invited to enjoy free nail care from Looks Beauty & Wellness and back massages from Community Care College. Ladies will also receive coupons that will allow them to get discounts on selected food and beverage items at the stadium. In addition, Belk will give away a Clinique Gift Basket and a hair and nail makeover with each valued at over $100. Celebrity Attractions will be giving away merchandise from their upcoming show Wicked.

DRILLERS STIMULUS ½ PRICE TICKET NIGHT

As part of the Drillers Stimulus Package, all tickets can be purchased for ½ price!

Tuesday, July 14........................ vs. San Antonio Missions (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM

KRAFT SINGLES TUESDAY NIGHT TICKETS

It's not only a ½ price ticket night, but fans can also buy one ticket and get one free from KRAFT Singles! Bring a KRAFT singles wrapper to the Drillers Stadium Ticket Office when you purchase your ½ price ticket and you will receive an additional ticket free of charge. Visit kraftsingles.com for complete details.

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