Tulsa Drillers set single-season home run record in victory over Northwest Arkansas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
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.
- •Tulsa set a new franchise record of 197 home runs this season.
- •Patrick Copen held the Northwest Arkansas Naturals scoreless through six innings.
- •The Drillers defeated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals by a final score of 8-4.
- •Tulsa leads the Texas League with 88 wins on the year.
- •Roque Gutierrez is set to start for Tulsa in Sunday's matchup.
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Tulsa Drillers set home run record in backing Patrick Copen
"Saturday in the Dodgers minor leagues saw Oklahoma City get even closer to a postseason berth, and Tulsa power their way to another win in a record-setting evening in Springdale, Arkansas. Player of the day Patrick Copen’s final start of the regular season was very good, with six scoreless innings and six strikeouts for Double-A […]
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