Drillers Returning for Final Regular Season Home Games Aug. 29 - Sept. 4

The Tulsa Drillers will return to ONEOK Field on Tuesday, August 29 to play their final homestand of the regular season. The seven-game stand will begin with a four-game series against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and finish with a critical, three-game set against the Springfield Cardinals. There will be numerous promotions scheduled throughout the final homestand that will run through the Labor Day Weekend.

The Drillers will host the Naturals (Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals) from August 29 - September 1 and the Cardinals (Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) from September 2 - September 4.
The first six games of the homestand will feature 7:05 PM first pitch times with gates opening at 6:00 PM. The final game of the regular season on Labor Day, September 4 will have a special 1:05 PM start with gates opening at 12:00 PM.
The games figure to play a key role in the Texas League pennant race as the Drillers battle the Cardinals for the North Division second-half title.
Scheduled promotions in the homestand will include:

• Final Bark in the Park Night on Wednesday, August 30
• Charlie Blackmon Bobblehead Giveaway on Thursday, August 31
• Labor Day Weekend Back-to-Back-to-Back, Post-Game Fireworks Displays from Friday, September 1 - Sunday, September 3.
• Special Mega Money Monday for a Chance to Win $10,000 on Labor Day, September 4

The complete promotional list and details for the homestand are below.
Individual tickets for the final seven home games of the regular 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.
NOTES OF INTEREST
NECK AND NECK DOWN THE STRETCH: The Tulsa Drillers and the Springfield Cardinals have been duking it out in the second half as each club aims to claim the Texas League's North Division crown. The Drillers went 19-11 in July and 15-9 so far in August, but remain in a first-place tie with Springfield as the Cardinals have matched the Drillers with a 15-9 record in August. The final three games of the season against the Cardinals at ONEOK Field will likely decide which club will make it to the Texas League playoffs.
ON PACE TO SET THE RECORD: With just 8 games to go in the regular season, the Tulsa Drillers offense is on pace to set the franchise, single-season, home run record. The club has launched 155 home runs so far this year, putting them on pace to break the record of 164 previously set by the 2011 Drillers at some point during this final homestand.
BEATY AIMING FOR HISTORY: Speaking of records, Tulsa Drillers infielder Matt Beaty enters the final stretch run aiming to become the first Drillers hitter to win a Texas League batting title. With 8 games remaining in the regular season, Beaty is ranked third in the league with a .324 batting average. B.J. Boyd of the Midland RockHounds is the current leader with a .330 average. The last Tulsa batting champion was Mike Easler in 1976 as the future major leaguer won the American Association crown by hitting .352 for the Triple-A Oilers.
PITCHING STAFF STEPPING UP: After the Tulsa Drillers offense had a huge month of July, batting .298 with 47 home runs, it has been the pitching staff who has carried the club during the month of August. The Tulsa hurlers had a respectable 3.56 ERA in July, but have taken it to another level in August with a 3.27 team ERA. For the season, the Drillers are ranked second overall in the Texas League behind only the San Antonio Missions with a 3.58 ERA, while also ranking second in strikeouts (1,067), fewest home runs allowed (92), and opponent's batting average against (.244).
 
RECORD AGAINST OPPONENTS:  When playing against the Naturals at ONEOK Field, the Drillers have tallied a solid 56-49 overall record. Against the Cardinals, the Drillers have a fairly even 56-57 record at home since 2010, but have dominated with a 9-2 record so far this year against their rival.
TULSA DRILLERS SCHEDULE/PROMOTIONS (August 29 - September 4)
Tuesday, August 29 . . . Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
2 WORKS FOR YOU $2 TUESDAY
The final, 2017 edition of $2 Tuesday will allow fans to purchase General Admission Lawn tickets for only $2 each, while all other tickets are discounted $3 off normal prices. In addition, fans will want to stop by the Drillers Official Team Store where there will be a special discount available for $2 Tuesday.
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. The game and specials are sponsored by Andy B's, 2 Works for You and 106.1 The Twister.
Wednesday, August 30 . . . Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
BARK IN THE PARK
Wednesday night's game will be the last Bark in the Park Night of the season 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, August 31 . . . Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
CHARLIE BLACKMON BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY & SUICIDE PREVENTION NIGHT
Former Driller Charlie Blackmon has been tearing it up this year for the Colorado Rockies! He was selected to start for the National League in this year's MLB All-Star Game, he currently leads all big-leaguers in triples, runs scored, and total bases, and he is in the running for the N.L. Batting Title with his .333 batting average! Fans will want to make plans to come early before gates open as the first 1,000 fans through the Arvest or Oil Derrick Entrances will receive a complimentary Charlie Blackmon Bobblehead! The night and giveaway are sponsored by Muscogee Creek Nation Behavioral Health, FOX23 and AM 740 & FM 102.3 KRMG.
THIRSTY THURSDAY
Tonight is also the final Thirsty Thursday of the year where 12 oz. servings of Coors & Miller Lite 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. Fans will be able to enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each along while Travis Kidd will be on hand, performing live at the bar.
Friday, September 1 . . . Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
NEWS ON 6 FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
Following the game will be a beautiful News On 6 Friday Night Fireworks display as it begins the back-to-back-to-back, Labor Day Weekend, post-game fireworks shows! This night and display is presented by River Spirit Casino, News On 6, and K95.5 FM.
FAN APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY
As the night's presenting sponsor, River Spirit Casino will be giving away a Staycation Destination Package that will include a free 1-night stay at the Margaritaville Hotel & Casino at River Spirit, a complimentary dinner, along with other prizes! Fans who want to enter for a chance to win will just need to sign up through the Register to Win page in the back of the Drillers program and turn the completed form in at Guest Services near the home plate entrance.
MARGARITAVILLE NIGHT
It's the night to kick back and relax island-style at tonight's ballgame as the first 1,000 fans to enter through the Arvest & Oil Derrick gates will get Hawaiian style leis. In addition, fans will be able to take advantage of some great food and drink specials! There will be $3 Cheeseburgers in Paradise available at the main concession stands, a BOGO offer on Bud Light Lime-A-Ritas everywhere alcohol is sold, and a $2 Happy Hour on LandShark Lager beer from 6pm-8pm exclusively at the Busch Scoreboard Bar.
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the fireworks show, the postgame party at the new Busch Scoreboard Bar will get underway! Fans will be able to enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each along with a live performance from the Something Steel band!
Saturday, September 2 . . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
TULSA'S CHANNEL 8 GRAND SLAM SATURDAY / LABOR DAY WEEKEND FIREWORKS SHOW
What better way to enjoy your Labor Day Weekend than by coming out to relax and enjoy a Drillers baseball game, followed by another beautiful, post-game, fireworks display?! The night and show are sponsored by Benveo, Tulsa's Channel 8 and 92.1 The Beat.
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the game, the postgame party at the new Busch Scoreboard Bar will get underway. Fans will be able to enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each along with other food and drink specials.
Sunday, September 3. . . Springfield Cardinals (7:05 PM) - Gates Open at 6:00 PM
FINAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Tonight's game will be followed by the final Drillers fireworks show of the season as the finale to the three consecutive, Labor Day Weekend, post-game fireworks displays. The game and fireworks finale is sponsored by Hard Rock Casino, 2 Works for You and 98.5 KVOO.
FAN APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY
As the night's presenting sponsor, Hard Rock Casino will be giving away a Stay & Play Package that will feature a complimentary night's stay at the Hard Rock Hotel, a free dinner, along with other prizes. Fans who want to enter for a chance to win will just need to sign up through the Register to Win page in the back of the Drillers program and turn the completed form in at Guest Services near the home plate entrance.
POSTGAME PARTY
Immediately following the game, the postgame party at the new Busch Scoreboard Bar will get underway. Fans will be able to enjoy 24 oz. domestic drafts for just $4 each along with live music.
Monday, September 4 . . . Springfield Cardinals (1:05 PM) - Gates Open at 12:00 PM
SPECIAL KIDS EAT FREE MONDAY
Even if you don't walk out of the ballpark with $10,000 through the Mega Money Monday promotion, you can still be a winner if you bring your children or grandkids as all kids, 12 and under, will get a Kids Eat Free Coupon that is redeemable for a free hot dog, piece of fruit and drink.
CLEAN OUT THE CLOSET GIVEAWAY
It's the end of the regular season which means it's time to clean out the promotions closet! Be one of the first 500 fans to enter through the Arvest or Oil Derrick gates and you will receive a voucher that you can redeem at the promotions table for one of our leftover promotional items! Rumor has it there will be Mickey Mantle Rings, Trevor Story Bobbleheads, and much more! The table will be set up on the concourse behind home plate.
LABOR DAY MEGA MONEY MONDAY
Make plans to come out for the final, regular season game at ONEOK Field in 2017 which will feature a special, matinee start time! All season long, fans have had the opportunity to sign up for a chance to win either $1,000 or $10,000 during each inning on Mega Money Monday games if the Drillers accomplished one of the below feats on the field during the designated inning. One lucky fan won $10,000 earlier just last month when the Drillers hit back-to-back home runs in the 5th inning! Will you be next?
1^st inning: $10,000 if a Drillers batter hits a ground rule double.
2^nd inning: $1,000 if the Drillers turn a triple play while on defense.
3^rd inning: $10,000 if a Drillers batter hits a grand slam.
4^th inning: $1,000 if the Drillers third baseman records all three assists during the inning on defense.
5^th inning: $10,000 if the Drillers hit back-to-back home runs while batting.
6^th inning: $1,000 if the Drillers batters combine to hit for the cycle during the bottom half of the inning.
7^th inning: $10,000 if the Drillers score exactly seven runs in the bottom of the seventh.
8^th inning: $1,000 if a Drillers batter hits a three-run home run.
9^th inning: $10,000 if the Drillers pitcher strikes out the side in order in the top half of the inning.
In addition, if the Drillers starting pitcher throws a complete-game, no-hitter on this Mega Money Monday, a lucky name will be drawn to win $10,000!
Fans wanting to participate can sign up for free through the First Pitch app or by filling out the Register to Win form in the Drillers gameday program and turning it in at Guest Services located behind home plate. Fans must be physically present at ONEOK Field during the game to claim their winnings if a feat is accomplished and their name is drawn. The final game of the season is presented by 103.3 The Eagle.
ALL FANS RUN THE BASES
After the game, fans of any age 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.