TL1 Tulsa Drillers

Drillers Back Home on Monday

Published on July 24, 2014 under Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release


The Tulsa Drillers will host divisional opponents Springfield (St. Louis Cardinals) and Northwest Arkansas (Kansas City Royals) in a seven-game homestand that will run from Monday, July 28 through Sunday, August 3.

First pitch for every game of the homestand is scheduled for 7:05 PM.

The stand will include three games against the Cardinals, July 28-30, followed by four games with the Naturals, July 31-August 3.

The promotions for the homestand are headlined by Clunker Car Night on Thursday, July 31, Friday Night Fireworks on Friday, August 1 and Drillers Backpacks on Saturday, August 2.

The complete list of promotions is below.

Individual tickets for all the games, and any other game this season, are currently available for purchase online at TulsaDrillers.com, in person at the ONEOK Field Ticket Office (201 N. Elgin Avenue) or over the phone at (918) 744-5901.

VS. CARDS & NATURALS: The Drillers have a 9-10 record against Springfield this season, including a 4-4 mark at ONEOK Field. Against the Naturals, Tulsa has won 16 and lost only 8, splitting the eight previous games at home.

WRAPPING UP JULY: Tulsa has a chance to post just its second winning month at ONEOK Field this year with four home games remaining in July. The Drillers will carry a 4-4 record into the homestand. Conversely, July will likely mark the first month of the season in which they have not produced a winning road record.

DRILLERS ON TV: Two of the games during the homestand will be televised live in the Tulsa market. The game on Thursday, July 31 will be shown on Cox Cable, while the game on Saturday, August 2 will be shown on KTUL Digital Channel 8.3 and Cox Channel 131.

STARS ON THE RISE: The Drillers roster currently features 6 of the Rockies Top 20 Prospects in RHP Jon Gray (#1 overall), RHP Eddie Butler (#2 overall), C Tom Murphy (#7 overall), SS Trevor Story (#9 overall), LHP Tyler Anderson (#10 overall), and RHP Scott Oberg (#16 overall).

Springfield currently features 4 of the top 20 MLB.com St. Louis Cardinals prospects: OF James Ramsey (#6 overall), 3B Patrick Wisdom (#8 overall), LHP Lee Soppelman (#17 overall) and OF Mike O'Neill (#18 overall). Aledmys Diaz (referred to as the "Cuban Derek Jeter"), a major prospect signed by the Cardinals after the top 20 prospect list was compiled, is also on the Springfield roster.

The current Northwest Arkansas roster features 6 of the top 20 overall Kansas City Royals prospects, according to MLB.com: OF Jorge Bonifacio (#3 overall), 3B Hunter Dozier (#6 overall), SS Orlando Calixte (#9 overall), RHP Christian Binford (#11 overall), LHP Sam Selman (#12 overall) and 3B Cheslor Cuthbert (#18 overall).

TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS

(July 28-August 3)

Monday, July 28 . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM

MAKE-A-DIFFERENCE MONDAY

Due to a generous partnership with McElroy Manufacturing, PSO and other corporate partners, Tulsa area kids and families in need can attend this game at no cost and will also receive a complementary hot dog, bag of chips and soft drink. In addition, PSO will be giving away coloring books, wristbands and flashlights at the Arvest and Oil Derrick entrances as part of Make-a-Difference Monday.

PURPLE MONDAY/ SEASON-TICKET HOLDER APPRECIATION NIGHT

The Drillers will wear their purple jerseys and caps in recognition of their affiliation with the Colorado Rockies. All fans can enjoy buy one, get one free on purple snow cones and purple cotton candy. Season-ticket holders can enjoy buy one, get one free on Frito Chili Pies. Season-ticket holders are also given early entry at 4:30 PM to watch the Drillers take batting practice. Don't forget to wear purple and you could win Drillers autographed memorabilia!

Tuesday, July 29 . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM

2 WORKS FOR YOU $2 TUESDAY

Come enjoy the Drillers' top value promotion! 2 Works for You $2 Tuesdays features $2 Primeaux Kia Lawn Tickets, as well as $3 off all other regularly priced tickets. A number of concession items will be on sale for only $2 each, including Driller Dogs, 21 oz. Pepsi fountain drinks, soft pretzels, boxes of popcorn and Mazzio's Pizza Slices. The great deal is presented to you by 106.1 The Twister and 2 Works for You. Also, show up early for our $2 Corona Happy Hour, where 12 oz. Coronas are available for $2 each from 6-8 PM, presented by Corona.

Wednesday, July 30 . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM

BARK IN THE PARK

Treat your canine companions with a night at the ballpark with our popular 'Bark-in-the-Park" promotion, presented by the City Vet Hospital, Animal Aid of Tulsa and 94.1 The Breeze. All owners must present proof of their dog's current rabies vaccination. Dogs must enter through either the Arvest or Oil Derrick Entrances and are only permitted on the concourse and the Primeaux Kia Lawn. Great prize giveaways and pet information are available throughout the game along the outfield concourse.

Thursday, July 31 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM

CLUNKER CAR NIGHT/ TICKET PROMOTION NIGHT

One of the most popular promotions returns to ONEOK Field in Clunker Car Night! Five lucky fans will win used cars for only a $1 raffle ticket. Don't miss your chance to drive home in a clunker! Also, the Drillers are offering several one-time ticket promotions. To start, there will be a Groupon offer for the game for half-price field reserved tickets in sections 118 and 119. Further, flex plan purchasers can redeem one voucher for two tickets on this night only! Finally, any unused ticket from the 2014 season can be used as a general admission ticket to this game!

PINK IN THE PARK/ DRILLERS PINK JERSEY AUCTION

The Drillers will be wearing pink jerseys on this special evening, and fans are encouraged to as well! Presented by Komen for the Cure, FOX23 and MIX 96, the players' and coaches' game-worn pink jerseys will be auctioned off immediately following the game, with all proceeds benefiting Komen for the Cure.

THIRSTY THURSDAY/ DRILLERS ON TV

Just in case an evening at the ballpark is not enough incentive, it is also Thirsty Thursday! Twelve ounce servings of Coors Light and Miller Lite and 16 ounce servings of Pepsi products will all be on sale for only $1 each. The game will also be aired on Cox Channel 3. Sit in the right seat and you might just be seen on TV!

Friday, August 1 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM

NEWS ON 6 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS

It's another News On 6 Friday Night Fireworks night in downtown Tulsa, presented by South Pointe Auto Mall, News on 6 and 98.5 KVOO. It's the best fireworks show in town, and the best way to spend your Friday night (and we are not the only ones who thinks so)!

Saturday, August 2 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM

TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY/ KIDS BACKPACKS/ BRING A BOOK, GET A TICKET

Nobody likes going back to school after summer break. However, if you show up with a limited edition Tulsa Drillers backpack, that might change. As part of Tulsa's Channel 8 Grand Slam Saturday, brought to you by Tulsa's Channel 8, Z104.5 The Edge and Williams, the first 1,500 kids, ages 12 and under, to enter the ballpark through the Arvest and Oil Derrick entrances will receive a Tulsa Drillers backpack! Also, bring any book to the game and exchange it for a general admission ticket to the Mascot Mania Drillers game the following night!

If for some reason you cannot make it out to ONEOK Field, the game will be televised live on KTUL Digital Channel 8.3 and on Cox Cable Channel 131!

Sunday, August 3 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM

2 WORKS FOR YOU KIDS EAT FREE SOUVENIR SUNDAY/ BATTING GLOVE GIVEAWAY

Presented by Green Country Chevy Dealers, K95.5 and 2 Works for You, all kids 12 and under will receive a voucher for a free hot dog, juice and ice cream novelty. Additionally, the first 500 kids into the ballpark will receive a Tulsa Drillers batting glove.

MASCOT MANIA

It might turn out to be the craziest night at ONEOK Field this season! On Mascot Mania, everyone is guaranteed to have a good time! We will have Dinger from the Colorado Rockies, KC Wolf from the Kansas City Chiefs, Blue, the Sporting KC dog, the University of Tulsa's Captain Cane, Volt from the Tulsa Shock and many more! And of course, the most mischievous of all the mascots, Hornsby, will be leading the mayhem!

KIDS RUN THE BASES

After the game, kids can run the bases, just like the Drillers do! The line for running the bases will be between sections 103 and 104 and will begin immediately following the conclusion of the game.

SPLASH DOWN NIGHT

Young fans are encouraged to wear their swim suits as EMSA and the Tulsa Fire Department will team up to offer a ONEOK Field "water spout" from a fire truck. It will offer the perfect way to cool off from the summer temperatures.

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