Drillers Back Home Tuesday
Published on April 29, 2010 under Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
The Tulsa Drillers will return to ONEOKF Field for a 7-game homestand that will begin on Tuesday, May 4. The Drillers will host the Arkansas Travelers for three games, followed by a four-game set against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
The homestand will include a day off for the Drillers on Friday, May 7 as ONEOK Field will be the site for the annual Bedlam Game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Oklahoma Sooners.
The seven games for the Drillers will include three day games. The first will take place on the morning of Wednesday, May 5 with first pitch scheduled for 10:05AM. The game on Sunday, May 9 will start at 2:05PM, while the homestand finale on Tuesday, May 11 will begin at 12:05PM.
Promotions for the homestand will include Reasor's $2 Tuesday on Tuesday, May 4, Thirsty Thursday on Thursday, May 6 and Inaugural Season Logo T-shirts on Saturday, May 8. A complete listing of all promotions is below.
Tickets for all seven Drillers games in the homestand are now on sale at the ONEOK Field Ticket Office at 201 N. Elgin Avenue and at TulsaDrillers.com. Tickets are also available by calling (918)744-5901.
All tickets for the Bedlam Game are sold out.
HOME NOT SO SWEET:
The Drillers are only 2-8 in their first ten games at ONEOK Field.
HOT KINDEL:
Jeff Kindel is enjoying ONEOK Field. In nine appearances in the new park, Kindel is hitting .393 with three extra-base hits and four runs batted in. His on-base percentage at ONEOK Field is .469, over 100 points higher than the next-best Drillers' hitter.
GOING YARD:
Through the first ten games at ONEOK Field, Tulsa and its opponents have combined to hit 19 home runs. In comparison, there were a combined 15 home runs hit at Drillers Stadium through the first ten games last season.
ATTENDANCE:
Paid attendance for the ten games at ONEOK Field has been 61,650, an average of 6,165 fans for each opening.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE AND PROMOTIONS (May 4-6 & 8-11)
Tuesday, May 4 . . . . . . vs. Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
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
Fans presenting an outer wrapper from a package of Kraft Singles can purchase two regular price tickets for the price of one! Only one ticket discount can be used when purchasing tickets.
Wednesday, May 5 . . . . . . vs. Arkansas Travelers (10:05AM) - Gates Open at 9:00AM
A.M. Baseball / Sesame Street Day
Need a break from work? Join us at ONEOK Field for the first weekday, day game of the 2010 season. It's also Sesame Street Day with music, player headshots and videos themed around Sesame Street.
Thursday, May 6 . . . . . . vs. Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
Thirsty Thursday / Mardi Gras at ONEOK
Come join us for the always popular Thirsty Thursday Mardi Gras celebration. The King of Mardi Gras, Biggie Shay from 92.1 The Beat's Big Mad Morning Show, will host many of Thursday night's festivities. Fans will be able to enjoy 12 oz. Bud or Bud Light and 16 oz. sodas for only $1 per serving courtesy of Vista Shadow Mountain, 92.1 The Beat and Urban Tulsa Weekly.
Friday, May 7. . . . . Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma (7:35PM) - Gates Open at 5:30PM
BEDLAM BASEBALL
The Drillers have the day off, but there will still be action at ONEOK Field. Oklahoma State University will face off against the University of Oklahoma in front of a sold out crowd for Bedlam Baseball. A total of over 9,000 tickets have been sold for this year's game.
Saturday, May 8 . . . vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals (6:05PM) - Gates Open at 5:00PM
Inaugural Season T-Shirts / Saturday Nights Live / Drillers Idol Auditions
The first 1,000 fans aged 5 and over will receive free ONEOK Field Inaugural Season Logo T-shirts courtesy 97.5 KMOD. It will also be the second audition date for Drillers Idol presented by Celebrity Attractions and 98.5 KVOO. Bring your best voice to try out from 4-5PM at ONEOK Field. For more details about Drillers Idol, Click Here.
Sunday, May 9 . . . . . . vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals (2:05PM) - Gates Open at 1:00PM
TTCU Family FUNday Sunday / Kids Eat Free / Kids Play Catch on the Field / Mother's Day
Come on down to ONEOK Field for another TTCU The Credit Union Family FUNday Sunday. The first 500 kids, 12 and under, eat for free. In addition, kids will be allowed in the outfield to play catch from 1:00-1:30PM. In honor of Mother's Day, Drillers players and coaches will wear special Pink Jerseys. A silent auction will be held throughout the game for each jersey, with all proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Tulsa.
Monday, May 10 . . . . . . vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
Girls Night Out / Talk Show Night
It's Girls Night down at "The OAK." Ladies can enjoy FREE hand care and massages courtesy of Indigo Spa and Salon. Ladies can also take advantage of a 15% merchandise discount at Black Gold Outfitters. Fans will also be able to enjoy videos and giveaways based around their favorite talk shows!
Tuesday, May 11 . . . . . . vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals (12:05PM) - Gates Open at 11:00AM
Daytime Baseball / Ozone Alert Day / "Tulo" T-Shirts
Celebrate Ozone Alert Day with downtown, day baseball at ONEOK Field. The first 1,000 fans, 5 and older, will receive Drillers, Troy Tulowitzki T-shirts compliments of INCOG.
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