Drillers in Town for 12 Games June 11-20
June 10, 2015 - Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
The Tulsa Drillers are coming back to ONEOK Field for their longest homestand of the season following a short trip to Springdale, Arkansas. The Drillers will host the Naturals for 3 games June 11-12, the Cardinals for 4 games June 13-16 and the Travelers for 5 games June 17-20.
The homestand will feature a nationally televised game, 2 doubleheaders, 3 postgame fireworks shows, and 2 day games. The two doubleheaders will both begin at 5:05PM with the first pair of games on Friday, June 12 and the second pair on Thursday, June 18. Starting times for the two day games will be at 2:05PM on Sunday, June 14 and at 11:05AM on Monday, June 15. All other games will begin at 7:05PM.
The promotions will include two Thirsty Thursdays, the first 2015 Bark in the Park Night along with premium giveaways in Mickey Mantle Commemorative MVP Rings & Drillers Dodger Blue Jerseys. Events will also include a fireworks show after the ballgame on June 12 as well as back-to-back postgame fireworks shows with the News On 6 Friday Night Fireworks on June 19 and Tulsa's Channel 8 Grand Slam Saturday Fireworks on June 20.
A complete list of promotions with descriptions is below.
Individual tickets for all twelve 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.
Smile for the Camera: The Drillers will be getting some airtime this week with 2 different games being shown on local and national television. The first televised game will be the contest at Northwest Arkansas on Wednesday, June 10th. Cox will air the game live in the Tulsa market with first pitch scheduled for 7:05PM. The second game will be a national broadcast on the CBS Sports Network right here in Tulsa at ONEOK Field on Thursday, June 11th as a part of the MiLB 10-game showcase during the 2015 season.
Let's Play Two: Fans will have the chance to get double the baseball action on Friday, June 12 and Thursday, June 18 as the Drillers will play doubleheaders to make up previously scheduled ballgames that were rained out. Each of the games will be for a scheduled 7 innings. Tickets purchased on the two respective nights will be good for admission to both games.
International Star in the Making: As the latest player signed out of the nation of Cuba, Hector Olivera appears to be the next Yasiel Puig for the Dodgers as the club signed Olivera to a 6-year, $62.5 million contract this past offseason. Olivera's debut with the Drillers on June 4th marked his first professional game in the US but he may not be in Tulsa for long. Dodgers management have gone on the record as saying they expect the former Cuban National Team star to be in the big leagues before the end of the 2015 season.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS (June 11-20)
Thursday, June 11. . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
NATIONAL TV BROADCAST / FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT
Each year, Minor League Baseball showcases several games on the CBS Sports Network nationwide. This year, the Tulsa Drillers have been selected as one of the 10 teams and cities to be highlighted. Come out to ONEOK Field and see if you end up getting some time on national TV in the first-ever nationally broadcasted Drillers game! The Drillers will also be honoring our city's first responders with various displays for each city department located on Elgin Avenue.
THIRSTY THURSDAY
The game at ONEOK Field will also feature another Thirsty Thursday. Fans will be able to quench their thirst with twelve ounce servings of Coors Light and Miller Lite beers as well as 16 ounce servings of Pepsi products that will all be on sale for only $1 each.
Friday, June 12 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (5:05 PM) - Gates Open at 4:30 PM
NEWS ON 6 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS / DOUBLEHEADER
There will be two 7-inning games played making up the previous rained out game on May 25. Individual tickets purchased will be good for both games. Following the second game will be another spectacular Friday Night Fireworks display! Get your weekend off to a great start as you take in some Friday night baseball followed by one of the best fireworks displays in Oklahoma! Make plans now to bring your family and friends! The night is presented by News On 6, Osage Casino and 98.5 KVOO.
Saturday, June 13. . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / MICKEY MANTLE COMMEMORATIVE MVP RING GIVEAWAY
The first 1,500 fans to come to ONEOK Field Saturday will receive one of the top giveaway items of the season in a stunning, commemorative replica of Mickey Mantle's 1956 MVP season ring. Come early and celebrate our Oklahoma son and one of the greatest players to ever play the game. The late Mickey Mantle's sons, David and Danny, will also be on hand to toss out the first pitch along with being available to sign autographs afterwards. The commemorative rings will be given away exclusively at the Oil Derrick and Arvest entrances. The game and giveaway is brought to you courtesy of Tulsa's Channel 8, ONB Bank, and 97.5 KMOD.
SAFELITE IN THE STREET
Safelite will be on hand before and during the game with an opportunity for fans to win a Drillers 2015 signed jersey. Safelite is supporting the Food Bank of Oklahoma and is asking Drillers fans to get involved. Any fan who brings a canned food donation or who purchases a raffle ticket to support the Food Bank will receive an entry in a drawing that will take place in the 8th inning. Fans can drop off their donations or purchase a raffle ticket at the Safelite table located near the Arvest entrance.
Sunday, June 14. . . Springfield Cardinals (2:05 PM) - Gates Open at 1:00 PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU KIDS EAT FREE SOUVENIR SUNDAY / TEAM POSTER GIVEAWAY
It's another 2 News Works for You Kids Eat Free Souvenir Sunday. The first 500 kids aged 12 and under, will receive a team poster of the Drillers to hang in their room. All kids, 12 and under, will also get a Kids Eat Free Coupon that is redeemable for a free hot dog, milk and fruit. It is all courtesy of the Green Country Chevy Dealers, K95.5, and 2 News Works for You.
FREE KIDS BASEBALL SKILLS CAMP
Before the game, youth baseball and softball players will be allowed onto the field for a clinic with the Drillers players. The clinic will run from 12:45-1:20PM. Kids wishing to participate are encouraged to arrive at the stadium at 12:30PM.
KIDS RUN THE BASES
After the game, kids can once again circle the bases of ONEOK Field courtesy of Elote Café & Catering! The line begins in the first row between sections 103 and 104.
Monday, June 15 . . . Springfield Cardinals (11:05 AM) - Gates Open at 10:00 AM
DAY BASEBALL
Take a little longer lunch break on Monday and come support the Drillers in their final day game of the month. Nothing beats the Monday blues like a day at the Drillers game! The game is sponsored by Kohl's Fun and Fit Kids Program and by 101.5 El Patron.
KOHL'S FUN AND FIT PREGAME PROGRAM
Come out before the game and bring your kids as Kohl's will be having one last program for the year helping kids learn healthy eating habits as well as fun ways to exercise. The program will take place at the Greenwood Cultural Center at 9:30AM.
Tuesday, June 16 . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU $2 TUESDAY
The extended homestand continues with another $2 Tuesday brought to you by 2 Works For You, 106.1 The Twister, and the City of Tulsa: Focus on the Four program! Fans can purchase General Admission Lawn tickets for only $2 each, while all other tickets are discounted $3 off normal prices. In addition, hot dogs, Mazzio's Pizza slices, 21 oz. Pepsi fountain drinks, jumbo soft pretzels and boxes of popcorn will all be on sale for only $2 each. Finally, from 6:00PM-8:00PM, it's $2 Shock Top Happy Hour! Shock Top bottles will be on sale for only $2 each at the beer carts located next to Siegi's Sausage Shack behind home plate and the BBQ Cart on the third base concourse.
Wednesday, June 17. . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
CITY VET HOSPITAL BARK IN THE PARK
Wednesday night's game will be the first Bark in the Park night where fans are welcomed to bring their canine best friend to the ballpark. Your dog will not need to have a ticket, but will need to enter through the Arvest or Oil Derrick gates along with having documentation of updated vaccinations. The City Vet Hospital Bark in the Park is presented by Tulsa SPCA, City of Tulsa: Save our Streams and 94.1 The Breeze.
Thursday, June 18. . . Arkansas Travelers (5:05 PM) - Gates Open at 4:30 PM
FOX23 SUPER THURSDAY / DOUBLEHEADER
The Drillers will play one more doubleheader Thursday night as a makeup for the previously scheduled game against the Travelers on May 8th that was rained out. There will be two 7-inning games played with the second game starting approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first contest.
DODGERS BLUE DRILLERS JERSEY GIVEAWAY
Fans that have been to a Drillers game this season have likely seen the Drillers wearing their preferred Dodgers blue uniform tops. We will be giving away these same jerseys for the first time to the first 1,000 fans that come through the Oil Derrick and Arvest gates Thursday night starting at 4:30PM. The giveaway and games are presented by the Tulsa World, FOX23, and 103.3 The Eagle.
THIRSTY THURSDAY
The game at ONEOK Field will also feature another Thirsty Thursday. Twelve ounce servings of Budweiser and Bud Light draught beers and 16 ounce servings of Pepsi products will all be on sale for only $1 each.
Friday, June 19 . . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
NEWS ON 6 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
Following the game will be another outstanding Friday Night Fireworks display! Celebrate the end of your week as you take in some Friday night baseball followed by one of the best fireworks displays in Oklahoma over the skies of ONEOK Field! The night is presented by News On 6 and 98.5 KVOO.
Saturday, June 20 . . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / FIREWORKS
The homestand finale Saturday night will wrap up with one more grand fireworks postgame display. Make plans to attend both Friday and Saturday's games and enjoy both nights' postgame fireworks displays. The Saturday edition of fireworks is sponsored by Tulsa's Channel 8, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Z104.5 The Edge.
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