Drillers Home May 1
April 26, 2007 - Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
The Tulsa Drillers will begin the month of May with a four-game homestand against the Arkansas Travelers (Los Angeles Angels). The series will run from Tuesday, May 1 through Friday, May 4.
The four-game set will include two daytime games. The game on Wednesday, May 2 will have a starting time of 12:05PM, and the series finale on Friday will have a morning starting time of 10:05AM. The early start is necessary to accommodate the annual Bedlam Game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Oklahoma Sooners at 7:35PM that evening.
In addition to the pair of day games, the promotions schedule also includes Two For Tuesday on May 1 with fans able to purchase two tickets for the price of one. There will also be 2 for 1 specials on several food and beverage items. The game on May 4 will be another Thirsty Thursday. In addition, the first 500 fans will receive a Zebco fishing pole.
A complete description of the promotions for the homestand is below.
It will be the Travelers first visit to Tulsa this season. The Drillers played a series in North Little Rock during the final week of April. Last season, Tulsa won 16 of 24 meetings between the two teams. The record included a 9-5 mark at Drillers Stadium.
The Travelers roster includes one of the top pitchers in the Texas League in 20-year-old Nick Adenhart. In his first four Double A starts this season, the right-hander was 3-1 with a 1.01 ERA. His lone loss came against the Drillers on April 24. Adenhart is considered the top pitching prospect in the Angels' farm system.
Tickets for all games in the homestand, and any other game this season, are now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week over the Internet at TulsaDrillers.com. Tickets are also available in person at the Drillers Stadium Ticket Office or over the telephone by calling (918) 744-5901.
NOTES: The Drillers will look to improve on their home record during the series. Tulsa is only 4-6 during its first ten games at Drillers Stadium this season. . . . .The Travelers are managed by Bobby Magallanes. Bobby's brother Ever played for the Drillers during the 1993 season. . . . . Shortstop Jonathan Herrera collected two 4-hit games during the team's first 19 games of the season. . . . . Closer Steven Register converted his first seven save opportunities of the year. . . . .The Oklahoma Class 5A and 6A state baseball championship games will be held at Drillers Stadium on Saturday, May 12. The 5A game will begin at 2:00PM with the 6A game starting at 5:00PM. Tickets are good for both games and are available through the Drillers Stadium Ticket Office.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE & PROMOTIONS (May 1-4)
Tuesday, May 1...............vs. Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM)
TWO FOR TUESDAY
Fans can purchase two tickets for the price of one for this special Tuesday game. In addition, there will be 2 for 1 specials on several food and beverage items.
Wednesday, May 2............vs. Arkansas Travelers (12:05PM)DAYTIME BASEBALL
It's your chance to get out of the office and enjoy daytime baseball at Drillers Stadium. Fans will be able to obtain free massages from Community Care College as well as free haircuts and shoe shines while at the game. Platt College will also be offering free blood pressure screenings on the stadium concourse.
Thursday, May 3................vs. Arkansas Travelers (7:05PM)
OUTDOORSMAN NIGHT / FISHING POLES
The first 500 fans will receive a free fishing pole from ZEBCO when they leave the stadium courtesy of AM 1430 and AM 1300 The Buzz.
THIRSTY THURSDAY
Thirsty Thursday returns with 12 ounce servings of Budweiser and Bud Light and 16 ounce servings of Pepsi on sale for only $1.00 each.
Friday, May 4.....................vs. Arkansas Travelers (10:05AM)
MORNING BASEBALL
The Drillers and Arkansas Travelers give you the perfect excuse to start you weekend early on Friday, Morning Baseball presented by KOOL 106.1FM! To accommodate Bedlam Baseball later in the evening, first pitch is scheduled for 10:05AM. Fans will be able to obtain free massages from Community Care College as well as free haircuts and shoe shines while at the game. Platt College will also be offering free blood pressure screenings on the stadium concourse.
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