Drillers update: It's all about the ring
By BARRY LEWIS World Sports Writer on Sep 5, 2013, at 2:29 AM Updated on 9/05/13 at 6:21 AM
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The Tulsa Drillers didn't give up any home runs Friday night, but they were still battered by the Arkansas Travelers.
Arkansas Travelers outfielder Cyle Hankerd's baseball career has taken a dramatic turn during the past two months.
Tonight
What: Texas League North Division finals (Game 2), Tulsa vs. Arkansas Travelers
Where: ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave.
When: 7:05 p.m.
Broadcast: KTBZ am1430
Probable pitchers: Arkansas - RHP Lay Batista (5-8, 3.37 ERA; Tulsa - LHP Tyler Matzek (8-9, 3.79 ERA).
Promotions: Thirsty Thursday - Twelve-ounce servings of beer and 16-ounce servings of Pepsi will be on sale for $1.
Driller bits
Going for the ring: Springfield general manager Matt Gifford lent his 2012 Texas League championship ring to Drillers manager Kevin Riggs, who used it in a speech to his team before Monday's regular-season finale.
"I didn't have a whole lot of words to say because it kind of speaks for itself," Riggs said. "It's a reminder of what's your playing for and if it gets one or two guys more excited, good for them and good for us.
"The trophy is something that the franchise can have and keep at the stadium," he added, "but the kids are playing for that ring."
Original Print Headline: Drillers Update
Pro - Drillers
The Tulsa Drillers didn't give up any home runs Friday night, but they were still battered by the Arkansas Travelers.
Arkansas Travelers outfielder Cyle Hankerd's baseball career has taken a dramatic turn during the past two months.
