Drillers to Host Midland & Frisco at ONEOK Field
August 15, 2011 - Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
The next-to-last homestand of the 2011 regular season for the Tulsa Drillers will include a pair of three-game series with the Midland RockHounds (Oakland A's) and the Frisco RoughRiders (Texas Rangers). The homestand will begin on Wednesday, August 17 and run six consecutive days through Monday, August 22.
The RockHounds will visit ONEOK Field for the first three games, followed by the three-game set with the RoughRiders. All games in the homestand are scheduled to begin at 7:05PM.
The promotions during the homestand will include Thirsty Thursday/Salute To The King Night on August 18, Friday Night Fireworks on August 19, Grand Slam Saturday/Troy Tulowitzki Bobbleheads on August 20 and Family FunDay Sunday/Mascot Mania on August 21.
A complete list of promotions with descriptions is below.
Tickets for all of the games are now on sale at the ONEOK Field Ticket Office at 201 N. Elgin Ave. and at TulsaDrillers.com. Tickets are also available by calling the Ticket Office at (918)744-5901.
Finishing It Up: The six games with Midland and Frisco will mark Tulsa's final regular season meetings with teams from the South Division of the Texas League. The Drillers will conclude the regular season with 14 games against the other three teams from the North Division.
Last Time: It is the second trip to ONEOK Field this season for both Midland and Frisco. The Drillers won two of the three previous meetings with the RockHounds in Tulsa, while the RoughRiders swept a three-game series.
Hot Month: Adam Jorgenson has pitched well during the first couple weeks of August, allowing only two runs in four appearances this month. Jorgenson has recorded a 2.00 ERA while holding league hitters to a .194 batting average in August
Chasing Bubba & Buckley: Tim Wheeler will hope to move closer to Bubba Smith and Kevin Buckley during the homestand in his pursuit of the Drillers single season home run record. Smith (1996) and Buckley (1983) share the record with 32 home runs.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE & PROMOTIONS (August 17-22)
Wednesday, August 17. . . Midland RockHounds (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
REMEMBER "WHENSDAY" WOODSTOCK NIGHT
Get out your best tie-dye and brush up on 60's trivia before you load up the bus and head out to ONEOK Field as 92.9 BOB FM helps us pay tribute to history's most famous concert, Woodstock!
Thursday, August 18. . . Midland RockHounds (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
THIRSTY THURSDAY / SALUTE TO THE KING NIGHT
It's a Salute To The King, Elvis Presley, presented by Andy B's Tulsa and 92.1 The Beat. You will hear all of the King's best music, plus see a one-of-a-kind tribute from Little E, the 4' 2" Elvis impersonator. It's also a Thirsty Thursday with 12 ounce servings of Miller Lite and Coors Light and 21 ounce servings of Pepsi products on sale for only $1 each. Live music will be provided by Brandon Clark. Sponsored by Andy B's Tulsa & 92.1 The Beat.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FUNDRAISER
Raffle tickets will be on sale through Saturday's game to benefit Tulsa's Ronald McDonald House. Several great prizes will be awarded, but the grand prize winner will receive a set of three, Drillers game-worn jerseys.
Friday, August 19. . . Midland RockHounds (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
If you have not seen one of our great Fireworks Shows this season, you are running out of time. It's our next-to-last show of 2011 as we fill the downtown skies with another spectacular display courtesy of PSO, FOX 23 and KRMG 740 AM and 102.3 FM.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FUNDRAISER
Raffle tickets will be on sale through Saturday's game to benefit Tulsa's Ronald McDonald House. Several great prizes will be awarded, but the grand prize winner will receive a set of three, Drillers game-worn jerseys.
Saturday, August 20. . . Frisco RoughRiders (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / TROY TULOWITZKI BOBBLEHEADS
NewsChannel 8 presents another Grand Slam Saturday with the first 1,500 fans to enter the stadium with a paid admission receiving a Troy Tulowitzki, "Super Tulo," bobblehead dolls. This special edition doll is unlike any other bobblehead we have ever given away and will only be available at the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances!
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FUNDRAISER
The special fundraiser concludes with $1 from every tickets purchased for tonight's game going to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Raffle tickets will also be on sale for a chance to win several great prizes that will be announced in the seventh inning, including the grand prize, a set of three, Drillers game-worn jerseys!
Sunday, August 21. . . Frisco RoughRiders (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY / MASCOT MANIA / BEAT THE HEAT SPLASH ZONE / KIDS EAT FREE
It's Family FunDay Sunday and we have arranged to have the area's best mascots join Hornsby for Mascot Mania presented by 2 News Works For You and K95.5FM. All of the mascots will participate in a number activities and competitions that is sure to entertain fans of all ages!
Young fans are encouraged to wear their bathing suits and "beat the heat" under our giant, FREE waterspout courtesy of EMSA and the Tulsa Fire Department.
The first 500 kids, ages 12 and under, will receive a voucher that is redeemable for a free hot dog, milk, and an ice cream dessert at the concession stands courtesy of Borden Dairy, K95.5FM and 2 News Works For You. Lastly, from 6:15-6:30PM, a pair of Drillers players will be in Black Gold Outfitters signing autographs for all fans. After the game, all kids will be allowed on the field to run the bases.
Monday, August 22. . . Frisco RoughRiders (7:05PM) - Gates Open at 6:00PM
$1 DOG MONDAY NIGHT
It is the homestand finale and another $1 Dog Monday with dog owners encouraged to bring their best friends to the park to enjoy an evening of relaxation together courtesy of Southern Agriculture and 94.1, The Sound. In addition, the famous "Driller Dog" hot dogs will be on sale all evening long for only $1 each! All dogs are admitted FREE, but their owners must present proof of up-to-date vaccinations. Fans with dogs should enter the park through either the Oil Derrick Entrance or the Arvest (Brady Street) Entrance.
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