Drillers Homestand Details for June 10-17

The Tulsa Drillers will be returning to ONEOK Field for their longest homestand of the season as the first half of the season begins to wrap up. They will face a pair of North Division rivals in the Springfield Cardinals and the NW Arkansas Naturals, beginning on Saturday, June 10.
The Drillers will host the Cardinals (Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) June 10 - June 13 and the Naturals (Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals) June 14 - June 17.
The series against the Cardinals will feature a variety of start times. The first game on Friday, June 10 will start at 7:05 PM. The next two games will feature matinee start times with a first pitch time of 1:05 PM for the game on Sunday, June 11 and 11:05 AM for the game on Monday, June 12. The series will then conclude with a 7:05 PM game on Tuesday, June 13.
For the 4-game set against the Naturals, each of the games from Wednesday, June 14 through Saturday, June 17 will begin at 7:05 PM.
Scheduled promotions in the homestand will include:

• Fireworks Shows Postgame on Saturday, June 10 and Friday, June 16
• Matinee Baseball on Sunday, June 11 and Monday, June 12
• Bobby Jones Tribute Night & Bobblehead Giveaway on Thursday, June 15
• Mickey Mantle Ring Giveaway on Saturday, June 17

The complete promotional list for the homestand is below.
Individual tickets for the 8-game 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
COMING DOWN THE STRETCH: When the homestand begins, there will only be 10 games remaining in the first half of the Texas League season. The Drillers are currently just 3.5 games out of first place and will have an excellent chance to earn a guaranteed playoff spot as both the Cardinals and Naturals are the teams above them.
MORE WALK-OFF MAGIC? The Drillers went 4-2 on their last homestand against the San Antonio Missions and Corpus Christi Hooks, thanks in large part to the walk-off hit. The final win against the Missions and both wins against the Hooks came about thanks to final at-bat heroics as Tim Locastro, Wynston Sawyer and Matt Beaty all took turns being the hero!
PITCHER'S DUEL OR SHOOTOUT? It's almost as if the Drillers have been two different teams when facing the Cardinals and the Naturals this season. Against the Cardinals, the Drillers have hit just .251 as a club while the pitching staff has pitched to the tune of a 3.04 ERA. Against the Naturals however, the Drillers have hit .287 as a lineup while the pitchers have scuffled a bit to a team ERA of 3.83.
RECORD AGAINST OPPONENTS:  When playing against the Cardinals at ONEOK Field, the Drillers have tallied a 51-57 record after splitting a 4-game series at home back in May. Against the Naturals, the Drillers have a solid 54-42 record at home since 2010, which includes a 1-2 record so far this season.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS (June 10 - June 17)
Saturday, June 10 . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
The homestand will begin with a bang as the skies over ONEOK Field will be lit up yet again with another spectacular fireworks show following Saturday's game. The night is brought to you by Autism Center of Tulsa, Tulsa's Channel 8 and 92.9 BOB FM.
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 during a live, silent auction that will be taking place on the first base concourse near the team store 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. All bids and tickets must be purchased by the first pitch of the seventh inning to be eligible.
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the fireworks, the postgame party at the new Busch Scoreboard Bar will get underway where fans can enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each.
Sunday, June 11 . . . Springfield Cardinals (1:05 PM) - Gates Open at 11:30 AM
2 WORKS FOR YOU KIDS EAT FREE SOUVENIR SUNDAY / FIDGET SPINNERS GIVEAWAY
It's another 2 Works for You Kids Eat Free Souvenir Sunday! The first 500 kids, ages 12 and under, to enter the stadium through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances will receive the hottest new toy - a fidget spinner!
All kids, 12 and under, will also get a Kids Eat Free Coupon that is redeemable for a free hot dog, piece of fruit and drink. It is all courtesy of the Green Country Chevy Dealers, 2 Works for You and 98.5 KVOO.
FREE KIDS BASEBALL SKILLS CLINIC
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 11:45 AM-12:15 PM. Kids wishing to participate are encouraged to bring their glove and arrive at the stadium at 11:30 AM through the Arvest Entrance off of Elgin Avenue and can then 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 courtesy of Nabisco and Reasor's! The line begins in the first row between Sections 103 and 104.
Monday, June 12 . . . Springfield Cardinals (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 EMSA and Talk Radio 1170 KFAQ.
SPLASH DAY AT THE BALLPARK
It's practically summertime in Oklahoma so the Splash Pad behind the centerfield fence will certainly be filled with kids cooling off. Water will definitely be a noticeable theme at the game as many of the on-field games will feature various water elements.
TRAV'S WILD WEATHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Get here early to check out the free educational program from News On 6 meteorologist Travis Meyer and his team about how weather systems form and how to stay safe during them! It will be happening on the field in front of Section 116 at 10:00 AM, and will be especially geared towards kids in the Elementary to Middle School age range.
Tuesday, June 13 . . . Springfield Cardinals (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 2 Works For You and Z104.5 The Edge! Fans can purchase General Admission Lawn tickets for only $2 each, while all other tickets are discounted $3 off normal prices. In addition, fans can receive $2 off their purchase of blue Drillers T-shirts at the official team store.
Fans can also buy the popular Dodger Dogs, Mazzio's pizza slices, boxes of popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, cotton candy and 21 oz. Pepsi fountain drinks for just $2 each.
Finally, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, it's $2 Happy Hour at the brand-new Busch Scoreboard Bar! Fans aged 21 and over will be able to purchase $2 domestic drafts at the bar during this time.
Wednesday, June 14 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
BARK IN THE PARK
Wednesday night's game will be the second 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 dogs are not allowed in the seating bowl, but are welcomed to settle down with their owners anywhere in the grass berms or in the Busch Terrace behind the left field fence. Bark in the Park is presented by City of Tulsa: Save our Streams, The City Vet Hospital and 100.9 Totally Awesome 80's.
Thursday, June 15 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals - Doubleheader; first game starting at 5:30 PM - Gates Open at 5:00 PM
LET'S PLAY TWO!
The Drillers and Naturals will be playing two 7-inning contests tonight after their initial meeting of the season back on Saturday, April 29th was rained out and rescheduled for today. The first game has a scheduled first pitch time of 5:30 PM with the second game to start approximately 30 minutes after the first one ends. Any tickets purchased will be good for both games.
BOBBY JONES NIGHT
Tonight will be a special one at ONEOK Field as beloved former Drillers manager Bobby Jones will be back at the ballpark for a tribute night. There will be a special on-field ceremony to honor Jones between the first and second games, and he will proceed to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The first 1,000 fans to come through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances with paid admission will also receive a complimentary bobblehead of Tulsa's all-time winningest skipper! The game and giveaway are sponsored by Saint Francis Stroke Center, Hillcrest Health System, Strikeout Stroke, FOX23 and AM 1430 The Buzz.
THIRSTY THURSDAY
It's also the fourth Thirsty Thursday of the year! 12 oz. servings of Budweiser and Bud Light draught beers and 16 oz. servings of Pepsi products will all be on sale for only $1 each.
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the games, the postgame party at the new Busch Scoreboard Bar will get underway for those wanting to start celebrating their weekend early. Tulsa's Own Piano Man, Joseph Callery, will be on hand and playing next to the bar where fans will be able to enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each.
Friday, June 16 . . . 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! It is presented by PSO, News On 6 and K95.5 FM.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
As a member of the Greenwood District, the Drillers will have our annual Juneteenth celebration where we will be honoring the family and memory of former Negro League player, Elmer "Snake Eyes" Carter!
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the fireworks, the postgame party at the new Busch Scoreboard Bar will get underway, where fans will be able to enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each.
Saturday, June 17 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / MICKEY MANTLE RING GIVEAWAY
The homestand will conclude with one of the most popular giveaways items of the season as the first 2,000 fans ages 5 and up to come through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances with paid admission will receive a commemorative 7x World Champion Mickey Mantle replica ring! Mantle's sons, David and Danny, will also be on hand to throw out the first pitch. Afterwards, the two will be available for autographs on the concourse behind home plate. The night and giveaway is brought to you by Central Bank of Oklahoma, Tulsa's Channel 8 and 97.5 KMOD.
CHANCE TO WIN A TEAM-SIGNED BAT
Safelite AutoGlass will also be holding a food drive to help support the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. For every non-perishable food item donated, fans will receive one ticket for the raffle with the opportunity to win a Drillers team-signed bat. The winner will be announced before the end of the game.
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the fireworks, the postgame party at the new Busch Scoreboard Bar will get underway. River's Edge Band will be performing next to the bar tonight where fans can enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each.