Drillers Back Home Tomorrow
Published on July 8, 2014 under Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
The Tulsa Drillers will play their first July home games when they host their divisional opponent, the Arkansas Travelers, in a four-game series that will run Wednesday, July 9 - Saturday, July 12.
First pitch for every game is scheduled for 7:05 PM at ONEOK Field.
The promotional highlights for the homestand include Nolan Arenado Jerseys on July 10, Friday Night Fireworks on July 11 and, in recognition of the World Cup Final earlier in the day, Drillers Soccer Scarves on July 12. The complete promotional list for the homestand 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.
STAR GAZING: The Drillers roster currently features six of the Rockies' Top 20 Prospects, according to MLB.com, in RHP Jon Gray (#1 overall), C Tom Murphy (#7 overall), SS Trevor Story (#9 overall), LHP Tyler Anderson (#10 overall), SS Cristhian Adames (#14 overall) and RHP Scott Oberg (#16 overall).
Arkansas currently features 5 of the top 20 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prospects: 3B Kaleb Cowart (#1 overall), RHP R.J. Alvarez (#6 overall), 2B Alex Yarbrough (#8 overall), RHP Cam Bedrosian (#11 overall) and SS Eric Stamets (#13 overall).
VERSUS THE TRAVS: The Drillers have compiled a winning, 9-7 record against Arkansas this season, but they have won only three of eight games played at ONEOK Field.
COMING & GOING: On their just completed road trip, the Drillers added outfielder Delta Cleary Jr. and pitcher R.J. Seidel to their roster. Cleary Jr. rejoined the team after hitting .250 in 16 games for Triple-A Colorado Springs. Seidel spent seven seasons in the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system before signing a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies earlier this month. Infielder Jayson Langfels was placed on the Disabled List with a dislocated finger.
FAMILIAR FOE: The Travelers and Drillers will see a lot of each other over the next couple of weeks. After the upcoming series, the Drillers will go on the road to Northwest Arkansas to play four games in Springdale against the Naturals. They will then return home for another four-game series with the Travelers. It will be the final regular season visit to Tulsa this season for the Travs.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS (July 9-12)
Wednesday, July 9 . . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
BARK IN THE PARK
Treat your canine companions to some professional fetch with our "Bark-in-the-Park" night, presented by the City Vet Hospital, Animal Aid of Tulsa and 94.1 The Breeze. Fans are encouraged to bring their dogs out for a night at the ballpark. 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 Primeaux Kia Lawn. Great prize giveaways, including Reasor's dog treats, and pet information is available throughout the game along the outfield concourse.
Thursday, July 10. . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
NOLAN ARENADO JERSEY GIVEAWAY
In honor of 2012 Driller and 2013 MLB Gold Glove winner, Nolan Arenado, the Drillers will be giving away replica Nolan Arenado Jerseys to the first 1,000 fans, ages five and up! Presented by Primeaux Kia, FM 102.3 and AM 740 KRMG and FOX23, the jerseys will be replicas of the Drillers white home uniforms with Arenado's name and number on the back!
THIRSTY THURSDAY
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.
Friday, July 11 . . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
NEWS ON 6 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
One of Tulsa's favorite weekend activities is back as it is another Friday Night Fireworks, presented by 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, July 12 . . . Arkansas Travelers - Gates Open at 5:30 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY/ DRILLERS SOCCER SCARVES AND CLINIC
Along with the rest of the world, the Drillers have soccer fever! To celebrate the ongoing World Cup and the highly anticipated debut season of the USLPRO Tulsa Roughnecks FC, we will give away 1,500 Drillers soccer scarves, courtesy of Osage Casino, 101.5 La Preciosa and Tulsa's Channel 8! If you have soccer players in your family, you will want to arrive early as gates open at 5:30PM, and Soccer City will be conducting a kids soccer skills clinic on the field from 5:45-6:15PM.
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