Drillers Return Home Thursday
April 22, 2015 - Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
Deck McGuire will be the starting pitcher for Tulsa Thursday night as it takes on Northwest Arkansas in the opening contest of a 4-game set. (Rich Crimi)
The Tulsa Drillers return to ONEOK Field on Thursday, April 23 to open a quick, four-game homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Kansas City Royals). The series will run through Sunday, April 26.
The first three games of the series on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will all begin at 7:05PM, while the Sunday finale will start at 2:05PM.
The promotions for the homestand will include Thirsty Thursday/Go Green Night on April 23, News On 6 Friday Night Fireworks on April 24, Tulsa's Channel 8 Grand Slam Saturday Fireworks on April 25 and 2 Works For You Kids Eat Free Souvenir Sunday on April 26.
A complete list of promotions with descriptions is below.
The Drillers just completed a successful road trip to Texas, winning four of six games against San Antonio and Corpus Christi. For the season, their record stands at 7-5.
Individual tickets for all four 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.
Tough Task: The scheduled starting pitcher for Northwest Arkansas in Friday's game is Brandon Finnegan. Finnegan played a key role last season in the Kansas City Royals run to the American League Pennant and became the first player to play in the College World Series and MLB World Series in the same year.
Awards Sweep: A pair of Drillers swept the first Texas League Hitter and Pitcher of the Week Awards. Corey Seager was named the Hitter of the Week, while Julio Urias was named the Pitcher of the Week.
Perfect Start: Opening Night starter Chris Anderson has been near perfect in his first three outings of the season. The right-hander has won all three starts while compiling a 1.50 ERA. He is holding opponents to a .140 batting average against. Deck McGuire, the scheduled starter in Thursday's opener, will try to match Anderson's start. He enters the series with a 2-0 mark and a 1.38 ERA after his first two outings of the year.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS
(April 23-26)
Thursday, April 23. . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) Gates Open at 6:00 PM
THIRSTY THURSDAY
The opening game of this homestand will also be the second Thirsty Thursday of the year. 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.
GO GREEN NIGHT
In addition to Thirsty Thursday, this date will also be the night where the Drillers encourage fans to Go Green. The Drillers will be wearing special green jerseys and there will be tables set up around the concourse to show fans ways they can responsibly recycle. The game is presented by FOX23, Z104.5 The EDGE, and The M.e.t.
REUSABLE TOTE DRILLERS BAGS
The first 1,000 fans will receive an environmentally friendly burlap bag emblazoned with Drillers logos on both the outside and the inside when they enter the stadium courtesy of FOX23, Z104.5 The Edge and The Met.
Friday, April 24 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) Gates Open at 6:00 PM
NEWS ON 6 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
Following the game is the second News On 6 Friday Night Fireworks display of the season! It is presented by PSO, 98.5 KVOO and News On 6.
Saturday, April 25 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) Gates Open at 6:00 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / FIREWORKS
Immediately following the game is the first Saturday night fireworks show of the year! The show is presented by Tulsa's Channel 8 and 106.9 K-HITS.
CHARLIE O'BRIEN BOOK SIGNING
Former big-league catcher Charlie O'Brien will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs on the concourse from 6:00-6:45PM before the game. The Tulsa native played 15 years in Major League Baseball, and personally caught thirteen pitchers who went on to win the Cy Young Award. He has recently written a book about his career entitled "The Cy Young Catcher." There will be copies of his book available for purchase at the game.
Sunday, April 26. . . NW Arkansas Naturals (2:05 PM) Gates Open at 12:30 PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU KIDS EAT FREE SOUVENIR SUNDAY / DRILLERS BRACELET GIVEAWAY
It's 2 News Works for You Kids Eat Free Souvenir Sunday and the first 500 fans, ages 12 and under, to enter the stadium through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances will receive a free Drillers Bracelet. 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 12:45-1:30PM. Kids wishing to participate are encouraged to arrive at the stadium at 12:30PM.
KIDS RUN THE BASES
After the game, kids can circle the bases of ONEOK Field courtesy of Elote Café & Catering! The line begins in the first row between sections 103 and 104.
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