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July 30, 2007 - Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
The Tulsa Drillers will begin the final month of the 2007 regular season with a 7-game homestand against the Wichita Wranglers (Kansas City Royals) and the Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals). Tulsa will host the Wranglers for a 3-game series July 31-August 2 and the Cardinals for a 4-game set August 3-6.
All games in the home stand will begin at 7:05PM with the exception of the game on Sunday, August 5. The Sunday game will have a special 4:05PM starting time to accommodate a Faith Night, post-game concert.
The homestand will be critical for the Drillers post-season hopes with only 34 games remaining in the regular season. The Cardinals have already claimed their playoff spot by virtue of their first-half North Division title. The Cards currently hold a slim one-game lead over the Arkansas Travelers in the second-half race and a 5 ½-games lead over the Drillers. If Springfield also wins the second-half title, the final North Division playoff spot will go to the team with the second-best overall record. Entering this homestand, the Travs hold a ½-game lead over the Drillers in this race.
The two series will be the first games in Tulsa for the Drillers since the death of hitting coach Mike Coolbaugh. The homestand opener on Tuesday, July 31 will be "Remembering Mike Coolbaugh Night." Coolbaugh's number 29 will be retired and autographed items will be raffled and auctioned with all proceeds going to the Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Fund.
Other promotions in the weeklong homestand will include Let It Rain Night on August 1 with one lucky fan winning $10,000 if it rains 1/10th of an inch or more between 6PM and 10PM. Other promotions are Kenny Rogers bobbleheads and Wall of Fame induction ceremonies on August 3, Fireworks on August 4 and Hornsby Banks and the Faith Night Concert on August 5. A complete listing of all promotions in the homestand is below.
Tickets for all seven games in the homestand 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 have received autographed items from throughout Major and Minor League Baseball to help raise funds for the Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Fund. Items include a Sammy Sosa autographed bat, a baseball signed by Roger Clemens and a baseball signed by Greg Maddux. Items will be auctioned and raffled throughout the homestand. . . . .Christian Colonel continues to lead the Texas League in hits with 120 in 101 games. His 37 doubles also lead the league . . . .Pitcher Steven Register needs 7 saves during the final month to match Ryan Speier's team record of 37 saves set in 2004. . . . .Corey Wimberly leads the TL with 25 stolen bases. As a team, Tulsa is second in the league with 79 steals.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE & PROMOTIONS (July 31-August 6)
Tuesday, July 31..................... vs. Wichita Wranglers (7:05PM)
REMEMBERING MIKE COOLBAUGH
The Drillers will remember and pay tribute to their former first base coach, Mike Coolbaugh, who tragically lost his life during the game on July 22. The Drillers will officially retire Mike's number, with no other Drillers player or coach ever again wearing the number 29. A permanent display of the number will also be unveiled at Drillers Stadium. The team will wear a special number 29 patch on its uniforms for the first time, and fans will have the chance to sign a memory book that will be sent to the Coolbaugh family. The Tulsa players will also hold an auction of autographed memorabilia on the stadium concourse with all proceeds going to the Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Fund that will benefit his children. The Drillers will play the entire game without a first base coach.
Wednesday, August 1................ vs. Wichita Wranglers (7:05PM)
LET IT RAIN NIGHT
"If you can't beat it, join it!" After dealing with rain issues for much of the season, the Drillers have declared this game "Let It Rain Night." If it rains 1/10th of an inch or more from 6PM to 10PM, one lucky fan will win $10,000! All fans, ages 18 and over, will receive an entry form when they enter the stadium. If it rains the required amount, one fan will be chosen to receive the $10,000. The winner must be present to win.
WAYBACK WEDNESDAY BILL MURRAY NIGHT
The Drillers will salute the hilarious Bill Murray with video clips from some of his funniest movies and Saturday Night Live skits. There will be Bill Murray trivia with fans having the chance to win DVDs of his best movies as well as other Murray memorabilia. Any person named Bill or Murray will receive $2.00 of their ticket.
Thursday, August 2.................. vs. Wichita Wranglers (7:05PM)
OKTOBERFEST NIGHT / THIRSTY THURSDAY
Fans are invited to enjoy the atmosphere of Tulsa's favorite festival as the Drillers celebrate Oktoberfest in August presented by Arrow Trucking, Urban Tulsa Weekly and K95.5FM. The first 500 fans, ages 5 and up, will receive a Drillers pilsner pint glass. It's also Thirsty Thursday with 12-ounce servings of Miller Lite and 16-ounce servings of Pepsi on sale for only $1.00 each. Delicious Johnsonville Brats will be on sale, two for the price of one.
Friday, August 3..................... vs. Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM)
KENNY ROGERS BOBBLEHEADS / WALL OF FAME CEREMONIES
The first 1,500 fans of all ages will receive a bobblehead of former Drillers pitcher Kenny Rogers compliments of Crown Bristow. Before the game, the Drillers will induct Rogers and former owner Went Hubbard into the team's Wall of Fame. Special Wall of Fame prints of both inductees will be available for the first 1,000 fans.
Saturday, August 4................... vs. Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM)
FIREWORKS
Following the game, fans will be treated to a spectacular Fireworks display presented by Woodland Hills Mall, KVOO 98.5 and Big Country 99.5FM.
Sunday, August 5..................... vs. Springfield Cardinals (4:05PM)
HORNSBY BANKS
The first 500 fans, ages 14 and under, will receive special Hornsby coin banks courtesy of Red Crown Federal Credit Union and 92.9 KBEZ.
SAFE AT HOME CONCERT
Following the game, The Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association presents this unique event that will include a Christian concert featuring Mandisa from American Idol fame and Building 429.
KIDS EAT FREE SUNDAY
It is another Kids Eat Free Sunday courtesy of the Tulsa Area Chevy Dealers, Borden Dairy and the Tulsa World! Kids, 14 and under, who enter with a paid admission will receive a coupon redeemable for a free hot dog, ice cream and milk.
FAMILY NIGHT
Fans can get discounted admission for all of their immediate family members courtesy of the Tulsa World. Coupons that provide a $2.00 discount on each ticket purchased are available in the Sunday Sports section of the Tulsa World. In addition, all kids will be invited to run the bases following the game.
Monday, August 6..................... vs. Springfield Cardinals (7:05PM) LADIES NIGHT
It's another Ladies Night! The first 1,000 ladies will receive coupons that will allow them to get discounts on selected food and beverage items at the stadium. In addition, all ladies can take advantage of the free massages, nail care services and spinal exams that will be offered.
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