Drillers and Wichita to Battle for Propeller Trophy
June 8, 2021 - Texas League (TL)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
The cities of Tulsa and Wichita have had a longstanding rivalry, especially when it comes to sports competitions. This year, that rivalry returned to the baseball field with Wichita's entry into the new Double-A Central along with the Tulsa Drillers.
Meeting on the baseball field for the first time since 2007, the season series between the two teams will have even more meaning. It was announced today that the games between the Drillers and Wind Surge will be called the Propeller Series presented by Coors Light with the season winner being presented the Propeller Trophy.
The Propeller Series was proposed by Coors Light to bring more meaning to the games between the two teams that are separated by just 129 miles. The cities of Wichita and Tulsa have both played important roles in the aviation industry, making the Propeller Trophy a proper reward.
The Drillers and Wind Surge will play a total of 30 games this season with the Propeller Trophy going to the team and city with the most wins. If the series ends in a 15-15 tie, the team winning the final game will win the trophy, making a possible winner-take-all final game possible.
"It's great for the Drillers to be back in the same league as Wichita and to rekindle one of our best rivalries from the late 90s Texas League," said Drillers General Manager Mike Melega. "The Propeller Series gives the clubs an extra trophy to play for and should add excitement for fans for years to come. We appreciate Coors Light for adding some spice to the rivalry!"
"We're excited to rekindle our Wichita-Tulsa rivalry with the Propeller Series," said Wind Surge Director of Marketing Katie Woods. "Both teams have started off the season hot, and this extra level of competition is just going to add more fuel for both squads and a lot of fun for our fans."
If the first month of the season is any indication, the rivalry series should be closely contested. Wichita currently occupies first place in the Double-A Central North Division, just Â1/2 game in front of the second-place Drillers.
In addition, the two teams have already met six times this year with each side winning three times. The series will continue with game one of a six-game set scheduled to be played tonight, June 8 at Tulsa's ONEOK Field.
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