Tulsa Drillers set single-season home run record in victory over Northwest Arkansas

The Tulsa Drillers established a new team record for home runs in a single season on Saturday, surpassing their 2022 mark while securing an 8-4 victory over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Elijah Hainline and Joe Vetrano hit home runs to bolster the win, with Hainline providing the record-breaking blast. Starter Patrick Copen earned a strong finish to his regular season, throwing six scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing only two hits. The Drillers held an 8-0 lead before the Naturals added four late runs to narrow the final margin. With 88 wins on the season, Tulsa has recorded its highest victory total since 1968. The team concludes its series against Northwest Arkansas on Sunday, with Roque Gutierrez scheduled to start.

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