Drillers Returning Home for 6-Game Homestand
May 29, 2015 - Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
Tulsa Drillers Celebrate
(Tulsa Drillers, Credit: Rich Crimi)
The Tulsa Drillers will return to ONEOK Field following a 16-game road trip for a 6-game homestand with Midland and Frisco from June 2-7. The Drillers will host the Rockhounds for three games, June 2-4, and the Roughriders, June 5-7.
The homestand will feature two daytime ballgames along with two postgame fireworks shows during the week. Starting times for the two day games will be at 12:05PM on Wednesday, June 3 and at 2:05PM on Sunday, June 7. All other games will begin at 7:05PM.
The promotions will include a $2 Tuesday to start the homestand followed by another Thirsty Thursday later in the week. Events will also include back-to-back postgame fireworks shows with the News On 6 Friday Night Fireworks on June 6 and Tulsa's Channel 8 Grand Slam Saturday Fireworks on June 7.
A complete list of promotions with descriptions is below.
Individual tickets for all eight 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.
Home Sweet Home: Home is certainly a sweet sight for the Drillers as they've played 16 games in 19 days with all of those games coming on the road. The squad had 1 home date scheduled on Memorial Day but that game was rained out.
Big League Experience on the Roster: The Drillers began the season with a veteran roster. But as the season has gone on, the team has continued to see numerous players with big league experience added to the squad. The current Tulsa roster features 7 players who have spent time in The Show in pitchers Mickey Storey, Daniel Corcino, Dustin Richardson, Jeremy Horst, and P.J. Walters along with position players Ali Solis and Lars Anderson.
Top Prospects Coming to Town: The Midland Rockhounds & Frisco Roughriders come into town boasting some of the top prospects for the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers respectively. The Rockhounds have 3 of the top 10 A's prospects including the #1 overall prospect in infielder Matt Olson. The Roughriders are even more loaded as they have the top 4 overall prospects in the Rangers organization headlined by the #1 overall Rangers prospect Joey Gallo.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS (June 2-7)
Tuesday, June 2 . . . Midland Rockhounds (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU $2 TUESDAYS
The homestand starts 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 3. . . Midland Rockhounds (12:05 PM) - Gates Open at 11:00 AM
DAYTIME BASEBALL
Wednesday will be a chance for fans to start their summer the right way by taking in a game under the sun! Fans of all ages are encouraged to put on sunscreen and enjoy some day baseball. The day action is presented by KRMG.
Thursday, June 4. . . Midland Rockhounds (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
FOX23 SUPER THURSDAY / CLUNKER CAR NIGHT
Thursday will give fans a chance to check out and possibly even win one of five classic clunker cars that will be on display. The five vintage vehicles will be exhibited around the concourse and fans will have the opportunity to sign up to win their favorite car in a drawing conducted throughout the night. The promotions are provided courtesy of FOX23, The Tulsa Voice, and 99.5FM Big Country.
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 5 . . . Frisco Roughriders (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
NEWS ON 6 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
Following the 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, US Cellular and 98.5 KVOO.
US CELLULAR TICKET GIVEAWAY
Fans who visit US Cellular at the 101st and Memorial location or the Tulsa Hills location beginning on May 29th can pick up free tickets for the game on Friday night. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. US Cellular will also be providing a photo booth on the concourse before the game where fans can get their picture taken with a Drillers player from 6PM-6:30PM or with Hornsby after the first inning.
Saturday, June 6 . . . Frisco Roughriders (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / FIREWORKS
Saturday's Drillers game will be followed by the third Saturday night fireworks show of the year. 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, DIRECTV and AM 1430 The Buzz.
Sunday, June 7 . . . Frisco Roughriders (2:05 PM) - Gates Open at 1:00 PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU KIDS EAT FREE SOUVENIR SUNDAY
It's another 2 News Works for You Kids Eat Free Souvenir Sunday. The first 500 kids aged 12 and under, will receive a free Mini Hornsby Bobble-Belly. 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.
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