Drillers Homestand Details for May 30 - June 4
The Tulsa Drillers will be returning to ONEOK Field for a 6-game homestand against a pair of South Division rivals, featuring the San Antonio Missions and the Corpus Christi Hooks, beginning on Tuesday, May 30.Both series will mark the first home games against the South Division opponents for Tulsa this
The Tulsa Drillers will be returning to ONEOK Field for a 6-game homestand against a pair of South Division rivals, featuring the San Antonio Missions and the Corpus Christi Hooks, beginning on Tuesday, May 30.
Both series will mark the first home games against the South Division opponents for Tulsa this season as the Drillers will host the Missions (Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) May 30 - June 1 and the Hooks (Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros) June 2-4.
All three contests against the Missions on Tuesday, May 30; Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1 will feature a first pitch start time of 7:05 PM.
The 3-game series against the Hooks will have the same 7:05 PM start time for the games on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 before concluding with a matinee 1:05 PM start time for the homestand finale on Sunday, June 4.
Scheduled promotions in the homestand will include:
- First Bark in the Park game on Wednesday, May 31
- Miss Oklahoma Appearance on Thursday, June 1
- Back-to-Back Postgame Fireworks Shows on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3
- Drillers Slap Bracelet Giveaway for Kids on Sunday, June 4
The complete promotional list for the homestand is below.
Individual tickets for the 6-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
LOOKING TO SET THE HOME RUN RECORD: Through the first 45 games of the season, the Drillers lead the Texas League with 58 home runs as a club, 13 ahead of the second-place Corpus Christi Hooks. The Drillers are currently on pace to break the Tulsa professional baseball, single-season home run record set back in 2011 when that year's squad smacked 164 total round-trippers.
DELIVERING WHEN THE CHIPS ARE DOWN: The Drillers have scored the second-most runs in the Texas League thus far this season with 207 total, thanks in large part to their performance with runners in scoring position with two outs. The Tulsa lineup has batted a league-leading .269 in those situations, led by Michael Ahmed's .444 average. But teammates
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RECORD AGAINST OPPONENT: This will be the first home action for Tulsa against San Antonio and Corpus Christi this season. Historically, the clubs have all played fairly evenly in Tulsa as the Drillers enter the homestand with an overall record of 37-37 against the Missions when playing at ONEOK Field. They have an almost identical 37-38 record against the Hooks.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS (May 30 - June 4)
Tuesday, May 30 . . . San Antonio Missions (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, May 31 . . . San Antonio Missions (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
BARK IN THE PARK
Wednesday night's game will be the first 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 1. . . San Antonio Missions (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
DRILLERS T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY
The Drillers are going to welcome fans to the ballpark in style Thursday night. The first 1,000 fans to come through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances with paid admission will receive a complimentary Drillers Ozone Alert T-shirt! The game and giveaway are sponsored by INCOG, Ozone Alert, FOX23 and 99.5 Big Country.
MISS OKLAHOMA APPEARANCE
The reigning 2016 Miss Oklahoma, Sarah Klein, will be in attendance at the game this evening! She will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and will then be available on the concourse behind home plate to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.
THIRSTY THURSDAY
It's the third Thirsty Thursday of the year! 12 oz. servings of Miller Lite and Coors Light draught beers and 16 oz. servings of Pepsi products will all be on sale for only $1 each.
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the game, 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 2. . . Corpus Christi Hooks (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 U.S. Cellular, News On 6 and K95.5 FM.
U.S. CELLULAR NIGHT GIVEAWAYS
As one of the night's presenting sponsors, U.S. Cellular has purchased a limited number of tickets for tonight's game that they are giving away at their following store locations, beginning on Thursday, May 25:
Tulsa Hills Shopping Center U.S. Cellular
7370 S. Olympia Ave. 4601 W Kenosha St.
Tulsa, OK 74132 Broken Arrow, OK 74012
This limited supply of tickets is being given away on a first-come, first-serve basis so hurry in to get yours today before they're gone! On the night of the game, U.S. Cellular will also have a booth set up inside the Arvest Gate where they'll be giving away vouchers for a free hot dog and soda from the main concession stands to all fans who are U.S. Cellular customers!
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the fireworks, the postgame party at the new Busch Scoreboard Bar will get underway. There will be a live band playing next to the bar where fans will be able to enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each.
Saturday, June 3. . . Corpus Christi Hooks (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
Fans will be treated to back-to-back fireworks shows this weekend as the skies over ONEOK Field will be lit up yet again following Saturday's game. The night is brought to you by River Spirit Casino, Tulsa's Channel 8 and Z104.5 The Edge.
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the fireworks, the postgame party at the new Busch Scoreboard Bar will get underway. Secret Society Band will be performing next to the bar tonight where fans can enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each.
Sunday, June 4 . . . Corpus Christi Hooks (1:05 PM) - Gates Open at 11:30 AM
2 WORKS FOR YOU KIDS EAT FREE SOUVENIR SUNDAY / DRILLERS SLAP BRACELET 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 an awesome Drillers slap bracelet!
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 106.9 K-HITS.
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.
OREO STACKING CONTEST
Throughout the start of the season, Reasor's has been challenging Drillers fans to come test their Oreo stacking skills at ONEOK Field for the chance to be named the 2017 Master Stacker! Everyone aged 6-11 is encouraged to compete with a parent or guardian to see who can create the tallest stack of Oreo cookies in 30 seconds without it toppling over. Visit the Reasor's and Nabisco Oreo booth today for your final chance to see how you stack up!
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.