Second Drillers Homestand on Deck
April 21, 2016 - Texas League (TL1)
Tulsa Drillers News Release
Yadir Drake of the Tulsa Drillers vs. the Corpus Christi Hooks
(Tulsa Drillers, Credit: Rich Crimi)
Following a short road trip, the Drillers will be returning to ONEOK Field for an extended 8-game homestand to face the Arkansas Travelers and Northwest Arkansas Naturals beginning Monday, April 25.
The action will mark the first home games against North Division opponents for Tulsa as the Drillers will host the Travelers (Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) April 25-28 and the Naturals (Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals) April 29-May 2.
There will be a variety of start times for the games to accommodate any fan's schedule. The four-game series against the Travelers will feature a popular day start time on Wednesday, April 27 with first pitch scheduled for 11:05 AM. The other three games will start at the usual 7:05 PM.
For the four-game set with the Naturals, the first two games will begin at 7:05 PM. For Sunday, May 1 the game will begin at 1:05 PM. That will be followed by another day game on Monday, May 2 with first pitch set for 11:05 AM as the Drillers wrap up the homestand.
In addition to the day games, other promotions in the homestand will include:
First FOX 23 Jersey Giveaway of the year on Thursday, April 28
News on 6 Friday Night Fireworks on April 29
Daytime Baseball on Wednesday, April 27; Sunday, May 1 and on Monday, May 2. The complete promotional list for the homestand is below.
Individual tickets for all 8 games in the homestand 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.
NOTES OF INTEREST
DRILLERS LIKE HITTING ON MONDAYS: The Drillers have played on Mondays twice this season and, although it's early to say for sure, they seem to like scoring runs to start their week. Through their first 12 games this season, the Drillers have scored a total of 43 runs; 22 of those runs have been scored during their 3 Monday games with the team averaging right at a run per inning.
TALE OF TWO TEAMS: When it comes to hitting the long ball, the Naturals and Travelers are polar opposites. Through their first dozen games, the Naturals lead the Texas League with 16 home runs. The Travelers on the other hand, bring up the rear with just 5 homers over the same number of games.
RECORD AGAINST OPPONENTS: Although both the Travelers and the Naturals hail from Arkansas, the Drillers have fared quite differently when playing the two squads at home. Going into the week, the Drillers have boasted a 44-31 record against the Naturals while going just 42-53 against the Travelers since 2010 when playing at ONEOK Field.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS (April 25-May 2)
Monday, April 25. . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON MONDAYS
Come out and enjoy baseball the way it used to be. We slow down on the music, the games and the on-field entertainment to throw it back to the good ole days when it was all about baseball. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Drillers being in Tulsa, the players on the field will be wearing throwback hats as well. The game is presented by Furniture & More and AM 1430 The Buzz.
Tuesday, April 26 . . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU $2 TUESDAYS
The latest edition of $2 Tuesdays is brought to you by the City of Tulsa: Focus on the Four program, 2 Works For You and 106.9 KHITS! Fans can purchase General Admission Lawn tickets for only $2 each, while all other tickets are discounted $3 off normal prices.
Fans can also buy Mazzio's pizza slices, boxes of popcorn, cotton candy and 21 oz Pepsi fountain drinks for just $2 each. In addition, the popular Dodger Dogs and ice cream sandwiches are being added to the discounted concession items lineup for 2016. Also, come by the Drillers Team Store and take advantage of $2 off blue, Drillers logo T-shirts.
Finally, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, 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 next to the BBQ Cart on the third base concourse.
CHANCE TO WIN EXCLUSIVE SEATS
Swing by one of the City of Tulsa: Focus on the Four tables located around the concourse and sign up for your chance to win 4 tickets to a Drillers Field Level Suite at a future game!
Wednesday, April 27 . . . Arkansas Travelers (11:05 AM) - Gates Open at 10:00 AM
DAY BASEBALL
Don't miss the opportunity to catch the Drillers second afternoon game of the season! It's your chance to enjoy baseball under the sun at ONEOK Field presented by The Vintage Pearl and 101.5 El Patron!
2 WORKS FOR YOU WEATHER PROGRAM
Prior to Wednesday's game, Channel 2 will be at the Guthrie Green for a free, weather educational program, beginning at 9:15 AM. Afterwards, the station will have various weather stations set up around the concourse at ONEOK Field.
Thursday, April 28. . . Arkansas Travelers (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
1977 GOING GREEN JERSEY GIVEAWAY
It's Going Green Night at ONEOK Field and the Drillers will be reminding fans to form good recycling habits. The players will be rocking green jerseys of their own while the first 1,000 fans to come through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances with paid admission will receive a special, green replica 1977 Drillers jersey. It's the first jersey edition of the 2016 Anniversary Season Jersey Series. The giveaway is sponsored by The M.e.t., New Solutions, FOX 23 and 103.3 The Eagle.
THIRSTY THURSDAY
It's the second Thirsty Thursday of the year! 12 ounce servings of Miller Lite and Coors Light draught beers and 16 ounce servings of Pepsi products will all be on sale for only $1 each. In addition, 24 ounce cups of Miller Lite and Coors Light will also be available for just $2 each.
Friday, April 29. . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
NEWS ON 6 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
Following the game will be another fantastic News On 6 Friday Night Fireworks display of the season! It is presented by Duruxx, News On 6 and K95.5 FM.
Saturday, April 30. . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
Fans will be treated to the first back-to-back fireworks shows of the season as the skies over ONEOK Field will be lit up yet again following Saturday's game. The night is brought to you by the Autism Center of Tulsa, Tulsa's Channel 8 and MIX 96.
AUTISM AWARENESS NIGHT AT ONEOK FIELD
To help raise awareness and support for the Autism Center of Tulsa, the Drillers will be wearing unique, puzzle piece-themed jerseys during the game. Fans can bid via an online auction to win their favorite player's jersey, which will be autographed after the game is completed. Fans will also have the chance to purchase tickets to enter in a raffle for a team-signed jersey with the winner being announced in-stadium at the end of the night. Tickets will be $2 each or three tickets for $5 with all proceeds going to support the Autism Center of Tulsa.
Sunday, May 1 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (1:05 PM) - Gates Open at 12:00 PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU KIDS EAT FREE SOUVENIR SUNDAY / AWESOME SOCKS ROUND 2 GIVEAWAY
It's another 2 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 pair of Drillers Awesome Socks! Only the cool kids get to wear these!
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, 2 Works for You and 98.5 KVOO.
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 11:45AM-12:15PM. Kids wishing to participate are encouraged to arrive at the stadium at 11:30AM and can enter the field from Section 101 of the seating bowl.
KIDS RUN THE BASES
After the game, kids can circle the bases of ONEOK Field! The line begins in the first row between Sections 103 and 104.
Monday, May 2. . . NW Arkansas Naturals (11:05 AM) - Gates Open at 10:00 AM
DAY BASEBALL
The homestand will wrap up with one more day game! Come out and enjoy your lunchbreak at ONEOK Field presented by Dippin' Dots!
PSO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Get here early to check out the free PSO educational program happening at the Greenwood Cultural Center at 9:30AM.
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 Yadir Drake of the Tulsa Drillers vs. the Corpus Christi Hooks (Rich Crimi) |
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