Final Regular Season Homestand Begins Saturday
Published on August 25, 2010 under Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
The Tulsa Drillers will play their final homestand of the 2010 regular season from Saturday, August 28 to Friday, September 3. The seven day homestand will feature three games against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Kansas City Royals) and four games against the Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals). The three teams are all battling to claim the Texas League's second-half North Division title.
Six of the seven games will begin at 7:05PM. The second game of the set on Sunday, August 29 will start at 6:05PM. Stadium gates generally open 1 hour and 5 minutes before the start of each game.
The promotions schedule will be highlighted by the final Friday Night Fireworks of the year The final home game of the 2010 regualar season will also feature the final Friday Night Fireworks display. (Rich Crimi) following the regular season finale on Friday, September 3. Other events will include ONEOK Field Mini Replicas and Myron Noodleman on Saturday, August 28, Family Fun Sunday, Trick or Treat Night and Disabled American Veterans Drillers Baseball Cards on Sunday, August 29. The final Thirsty Thursday of the year will take place on Thursday, September 2.
A complete listing of all promotions is below.
Tickets for all seven games in the homestand are now on sale at the ONEOK Field Ticket Office at 201 N. Elgin Ave. and at TulsaDrillers.com. Tickets are also available by calling the Ticket Office at (918)744-5901.
ATTENDANCE TOTAL: The all-time season attendance record for professional baseball in Tulsa was broken on August 20 when the Jannasch Family of Broken Arrow entered ONEOK Field. With one homestand remaining, total attendance for the 2010 season was 367,988. The Drillers need to average 4,574 fans for each of the final seven openings to top the 400,000 mark.
NATURALLY TOUGH: Northwest Arkansas has compiled the best record in the Texas League this season, and the Drillers have struggled in previous meetings with the Naturals. In 22 games this year, Tulsa is only 7-15 against Northwest Arkansas. However, the Drillers have won 5 of the 11 meetings at ONEOK Field.
ROSARIO DEPARTS: Injured catcher Wilin Rosario has left the Drillers to undergo season-ending knee surgery in Denver, Colorado. Rosario was hurt during a game at Northwest Arkansas on August 3. The early end to his season means he will finish the year with a .285 batting average, 19 home runs and 52 runs batted in.
THAT WAS OFFENSIVE: The previous homestand (August 18-23) accounted for the best offensive output at ONEOK Field this season for the Drillers. As a team, Tulsa batted .319 in the six games versus Midland and Frisco. Leading the way was outfielder Charlie Blackmon who hit safely in all six games. He finished the stand with 12 hits, including 5 for extra-bases, and a .462 batting average.
TURNING UP THE HEAT: As a starting pitcher, Bruce Billings recorded 55 strikeouts in 79.1 innings for an average of 6.2 strikeouts per 9 innings. Since moving to the bullpen, he has more than doubled that number with 34 strikeouts in 24.1 innings pitched for an average of 12.6 strikeouts for every nine innings.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE & PROMOTIONS (August 28-September 3)
Saturday, August 28 . . .Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
ONEOK FIELD STADIUM REPLICAS / MYRON NOODLEMAN
The Drillers will kick off the final homestand of the 2010 regular season with one of the best promotional nights of the year! The first 2,000 fans will receive a miniature replica of ONEOK Field compliments of ONEOK. In addition, Tulsa's own Myron Noodleman, The Hippest Nerd in Da' Biz, will make his ONEOK Field debut by entertaining fans throughout the game.
Sunday, August 29 . . . .Northwest Arkansas Naturals (6:05PM) - Gates Open at 5:00PM
TTCU FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY / TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT
TTCU The Credit Union presents another Family FUNday Sunday and all fans are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes! There will be trick-or-treating at several stations throughout the park and prizes will be awarded to the fans with the best costumes. Also, the first 500 kids, ages 12 and under, will receive a Kids Eat Free coupon redeemable for a free hot dog, milk and ice cream dessert courtesy of Assurant Health. Before the game, Drillers' players will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 5:00-5:20PM. After the game, kids will be able to go onto the field and run the bases. Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and join us for trick-or-treating around ONEOK Field while the best costumes of the night will be recognized by our judges!
DAV CARD SET GIVEAWAY
The Disabled American Veterans will be giving away commemorative Drillers team card sets to the first 1,500 fans attending the game. The players are featured in their special 4th of July uniforms.
Monday, August 30 . . . Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
GIRLS NIGHT OUT / ALL THINGS LADIES TRADE SHOW
It's Monday and that means Girls Night Out at ONEOK Field! Ladies can enjoy FREE hand care and massages courtesy of Indigo Spa and Salon. Lucky ladies will have the chance to win two great prizes, a one-hour Spa Package from Indigo Spa and Salon and a $200 gift package from Belk. Also, all ladies can take advantage of a 15% merchandise discount at Black Gold Outfitters. Tables and product displays will also be set up around the concourse where ladies can pick up free samples and learn more information about all of their favorite products.
Tuesday, August 31 . . . . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
REASOR'S $2 TUESDAY
The ultimate night of discounts returns to ONEOK Field during Reasor's $2 Tuesday presented by Pepsi, Frito Lay and 2 News Works For You! General Admission tickets on the outfield lawn are only $2.00 each, while all other tickets are discounted $3.00 off normal prices. In addition, Driller Dogs, Mazzio's Pizza slices, Pepsi fountain drinks and jumbo soft pretzels will be on sale for only $2.00 each.
KRAFT SINGLES TUESDAY NIGHT TICKETS
Buy one, get one FREE from Kraft Singles! Fans presenting an outer wrapper from a package of Kraft Singles can purchase two regular priced tickets for the price of one! Only one ticket discount can be used when purchasing tickets.
Wednesday, September 1 . . . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
REMEMBER "WHENSDAY" / WE LOVE THE 90s NIGHT
Dust off your track or shell suits and your Air Jordans as the 1990s make a comeback at ONEOK Field! The Drillers will break out the Macarana and the Tootsie Roll as well as take a look back at the special music and entertainment that was the Decade of the 90s courtesy of GEN X 106.1.
Thursday, September 2 . . . . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
THIRSTY THURSDAY / BRITISH INVASION NIGHT
It's Thursday and that means Thirsty Thursday at ONEOK Field with 12 oz. servings of Miller Lite and Coors Light and 16 oz. servings of soft drinks on sale for only $1 each compliments of Communication Federal Credit Union, 93.5 Chrome and 97.5 KMOD. The Drillers will look at the British influence on music and other aspects of American culture with all things themed around England. The Blazer Band will pay tribute to the Beatles with a pre-game concert near the $1 beer area in leftfield.
2011 SCHEDULE MAGNETS
Fans will also receive 2011 Schedule Magnets from Farmers Insurance and 98.5 KVOO so they can start making plans to visit ONEOK Field next season!
Friday, September 3 . . . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
It is the final regular season game of what has been an eventful first year in downtown Tulsa, and the Drillers will send it off with a bang during the last Friday Night Fireworks Show. Following the conclusion of the game the downtown skyline will be illuminated by one of our amazing Fireworks Shows courtesy of River Spirit Casino and 98.5 KVOO.
2011 SCHEDULE MAGNETS
Fans will also receive 2011 Schedule Magnets from Farmers Insurance and 98.5 KVOO so they can start making plans to visit ONEOK Field next season!
MAURICE DAVIS BAND
National recording artist, the Maurice Davis Band, will perform a free concert in the outfield terrace before the game.
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