Drillers Announce Upcoming Promotions
Published on August 15, 2013 under Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
The Tulsa Drillers return to ONEOK Field Tuesday, August 20 to begin their final homestand of the 2013 regular season. With the second-half title still up for grabs, the Drillers will play seven crucial games against Texas League North Division opponents Arkansas and Springfield to close out their regular season home schedule.
Eddie Butler and the Tulsa Drillers will be back in action at ONEOK Field on August 20 to begin their final homestand of the season. (Rich Crimi) Tulsa will first host the Travelers (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) in a four-game series August 20-23 before finishing the stand with three games against the Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals) August 24-26.
The Drillers are 5-7 against the Travelers at home this season and 6-5 when playing the Redbirds at ONEOK Field.
Tyler Matzek has pitched particularly well against the Travs this season, going 2-0 with a 1.40 ERA in four starts. Meanwhile, Cristhian Adames is batting .367 (22-60) off Cardinals pitching this season.
First pitch for all seven games is set for 7:05PM.
Some of the great promotions scheduled for the homestand will include Oktoberfest/Thirsty Thursday on August 22, back-to-back fireworks shows on August 23 and 24 and a Drillers Superhero Cape Giveaway on Souvenir Sunday, August 25.
On Souvenir Sunday, August 25 the first 500 fans, ages 12 and under, to enter the stadium through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances with a paid admission will receive Drillers Super Hero Capes.
The final regular season home game of 2013 will feature Purple Monday and Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Night on August 26.
A complete list of upcoming promotions is below.
Individual tickets to all seven games are now available online at TulsaDrillers.com, in person at the ONEOK Field Ticket Office (201 N. Elgin Avenue) or over the phone by calling (918) 744-5901.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE: Through games of August 14, the Drillers still had four infielders leading their respective positions in fielding. Kiel Roling led all first basemen with a .995 fielding percentage, Angelys Nina topped all second basemen at .981, Jayson Langfels led the third basemen with a .964 mark and Cristhian Adames was the top fielding shortstop with a .970 percentage. In addition, Tulsa's team fielding percentage of .981 was leading the Texas League.
TOO CLOSE TO CALL: Heading into the final two weeks of the season, all four teams in the North Division still had a chance at winning the second-half crown. On August 15, only one game separated the four teams in the standings with Tulsa, Arkansas and Springfield tied for first place and Northwest Arkansas only one game behind.
OFFENSIVE OUTBURST: After struggling at the plate for most of the year, Tulsa's bats have caught fire in August. As of Wednesday, five players were batting above .300 in the month, led by Kyle Parker who has posted a .388 average to go along with 5 home runs and 15 RBI. As a team, the Drillers hit.280 through the first 11 games of the month, nearly 40 points better than their season average and almost 20 points higher than the next-best team in the Texas League.
DRILLERS LIKE HOMERING AT HOME: ONEOK Field opened in 2010. From 2010 to 2012, the Drillers experienced a slight "home field advantage" in the power department, hitting three more home runs in Tulsa than on the road (197-194). In 2013, however, the Drillers have gone yard 64 times in their four-year old downtown home as opposed to just 39 times on the road.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS (August 20-26)
Final Regular Season Homestand of 2013!
Tuesday, August 20. . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU $2 TUESDAY
The homestand opens with a $2 Tuesday compliments of 2 Works for You and Burger King. General Admission tickets on the Primeaux Kia Outfield Lawn are only $2.00 each, while all other tickets are discounted $3.00 off normal prices. In addition, hot dogs, Mazzio's Pizza slices, 21 ounce Pepsi fountain drinks and jumbo soft pretzels will be on sale for only $2.00 each. Finally, from 6:00-8:00PM, Corona bottles will be on sale for only $2 each at the beer carts located next to Siegi's Sausage Shack behind home plate and the BBQ Cart on the third base concourse.
In addition, fans can redeem their ticket stubs from this game at Burger King before September 15 to receive two Junior Whopper sandwiches for only $2.
BURST TO FIRST
After the game, all kids will be able show off their speed running from home plate to first base in our Burst to First compliments of Danny Beck Chevrolet.
Wednesday, August 21. . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
BARK IN THE PARK
Dog owners can enjoy the game with their canine friends in the Primeaux Kia Outfield Lawn areas courtesy of City Vet Hospital, Animal Aid of Tulsa and 94.1 The Breeze. All dogs with proof of up-to-date vaccinations will gain free admission. Fans with dogs should enter the park through either the Oil Derrick or Arvest Entrances.
DEBUT OF GOLDIE, AMBASSADOR FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA Bark in the Park will have a special guest as the newest ambassador for the University of Tulsa, Goldie, will make her official debut at the game. Goldie is a golden retriever who will be a special ambassador for the school, especially at football games where she will be roaming the sidelines and even retrieving the kicking tee following kickoffs. Goldie will be available for photographs, and University of Tulsa representatives will also be on hand to distribute information about the upcoming football season as well as bandanas for dogs.
Thursday, August 22. . .Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM OKTOBERFEST NIGHT / THIRSTY THURSDAY / JERSEY AUCTION Tulsa's favorite festival returns to ONEOK Field compliments of Komen for the Cure, Fox 23 and 106.1 The Twister. Activities will take place in the Osage Picnic Pavilion in the outfield concourse with the Oktoberfest Beermeister and Chicken in attendance to lead everyone in the Chicken Dance and to help with special keg races. Fans, ages 21 and over, will be able to purchase special Oktoberfest Steins for $5 each that will allow them to purchase 14 ounce servings of Coors Light, Miller Lite, Warsteiner Oktoberfest or Bitburger for only $1 each. The steins also come with a coupon that will be redeemable for a free Siegi's bratwurst. Fans without steins will be able to purchase 16 ounce servings of the selected beers for only $2 each.
If you are hungry, Siegi's bratwursts will be on sale, Buy 1, Get 1 Free and pretzels and German hot links will be on sale for only $3.50 each. Lastly, 16 ounce servings of soft drinks will be on sale for only $1 each.
For your entertainment, the PolkaMeisters band will be performing your Oktoberfest favorites in the Osage Pavilion from 7:30-9:30PM.
Finally, during the game, we will be conducting silent auctions on pink, game-worn jerseys with all proceeds benefiting Komen for the Cure.
Friday, August 23. . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
NEWS ON 6 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
It is the final Friday Night Fireworks of the season at ONEOK Field with fans enjoying a spectacular fireworks display following the game compliments of the Green Country Chevy Dealers, the News on 6 and 98.5 KVOO.
Saturday, August 24. . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
This season's Grand Slam Saturday Series will end with a bang as Lovelace Medical and Tulsa's Channel 8 present a Fireworks Extravaganza following the game!
Sunday, August 25. . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU SOUVENIR SUNDAY / SUPER HERO CAPES
The first 500 fans, ages 12 and under, to enter the stadium through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances with a paid admission will receive Drillers Super Hero Capes. All fans ages 12 and under will also receive a Kids Eat FREE coupon that is redeemable for a free hot dog, ice cream and milk. In addition, kids of all ages will be allowed onto the field to run the bases. It is all courtesy of the Green Country Chevy Dealers, K95.5FM and 2 Works for You.
SPLASH DOWN SUNDAY / KIDS RUN THE BASES
Young fans are encouraged to wear their bathing suits to enjoy our Splash Down Zone in Hornsby's Hangout area, including the water spout presented by EMSA and the Tulsa Fire Department. Finally, after the game, all kids will be able run the ONEOK Field bases compliments of the Green Country Chevy Dealers.
Monday, August 26. . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
2013 REGULAR SEASON FINALE / PURPLE MONDAY / SEASON TICKET HOLDER APPRECIATION NIGHT The final home game of the 2013 regular season will feature Purple Monday with the first 300 fans to enter through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances with a paid admission receiving purple, Colorado Rockies T-Shirts. In addition, selected fans who are wearing purple during the game will be chosen to win great Rockies and Drillers related prizes.
It is also Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Night with season tickets holders able to enjoy Pepsi products at Buy 1, Get 1 Free. Season ticket holders can also gain early access to the park at 4:30PM to watch the Drillers take batting practice.
McELROY MAKE-A-DIFFERENCE MONDAY
Monday night games of the 2013 season will give Tulsa area children and families in need the opportunity to attend games at no cost. As part of the program, all kids and parents will also receive a complimentary Drillers Dog and soft drink.
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