
Suns Host Stars Starting Thursday
Published on July 19, 2010 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Suns return for their first homestand since the All-Star Break on Thursday, July 22! The Suns host the Huntsville Stars for a five-game series through Monday, July 26!
The Suns start the homestand with a Thursday Night Throwdown featuring Elvis Himselvis! Enjoy Buds for a buck and buy-one-get-one cocktails, and don't miss an appearance from Planet Radio 107.3's Chasey! Plus the Suns rock the ballpark with Elvis Himselvis as he performs The King's greatest hits throughout the game! Sponsored by Budweiser, Jim Beam, Absolut, Jagermeister, Buzz Magazine, and Planet Radio 107.3.
Friday night come early for the Suns' team card set giveaway and the return of Elvis Himselvis! The first 3,000 fans receive a card set of the 2010 Jacksonville Suns including current Marlins players Mike Stanton and Alex Sanabia, courtesy of the AT&T Real Yellow Pages, CBS 47 and 99.1 WQIK. And get all shook up once again with an encore performance from Elvis Himselvis during the game! Plus stay after the game for the Friday Family Fireworks, presented by NAPA Auto Parts and your NAPA AutoCare Center Dealers.
The Suns turn the Baseball Grounds into Margaritaville on Saturday with Jimmy Buffett Night! Bid on special Buffett-style jerseys worn by Suns players and coaches during the game through a silent auction to benefit the USO! Be sure to come early as the first 3,000 fans receive a bobblehead of former Suns pitcher Sean West wearing the Suns' 2010 Buffett Night jersey Sponsored by Hyatt Regency, First Coast News 12 & 25 and 96.9 The Eagle! Get Cheeseburgers in Paradise and enjoy Land Shark specials throughout the game, and stick around after the game for a Buffett tribute concert from the George Aspinall Band! And don't miss a stop from Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure national tour as the Suns help spread the word about the fight against prostate cancer!
The Baseball Grounds goes to the dogs on Sunday, July 25, with Bark in the Park! Bring your dog to the ballpark for just $1.50 each (with purchase of a human ticket) and enjoy the Suns pet expo during the game, presented by Pet Paradise, Purina Dog Food, Pet Guard, Southside Animal Clinic, Comcast and Lite 96.1. Fans can register to win a trip for two to see the Florida Marlins, courtesy of Radio Disney! Stop by area Gate locations for a free kids' GA ticket while supplies last, and kids can get a free GA ticket at the box office by showing their JTA youth summer cards! After the game, enjoy Kids Run the Bases followed by a special Dogs & Owners Run the Bases, presented by Captain D's Seafood Kitchen!
The homestand winds to a close on Monday night with Clay County Night and Belly Buster Monday! For just $20, get a Homeplate Box seat plus all-you-can-eat hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, ice cream treats and soft drinks from 6-8pm! Plus stop by area businesses all across Clay County for special ticket offers, presented by Garber Auto Mall, First Coast Orthopedics and WAPE 95.1. Plus come early for a pre-game recognition ceremony for Jacksonville RBI Program founder Roger Maness.
Tickets for all Suns home games are currently on sale through the Suns Box Office at (904) 358-2846, or online at www.jaxsuns.com . Tickets are $6.50 for general admission, $9.50 for reserved seating and $12.50 for Homeplate Box seating. Group packages and limited sponsorships are still available. The 2010 season is presented by Everbank, official banking partner of the Jacksonville Suns. The Suns are the Double-A Affiliate of the Florida Marlins and a member of the Southern League of Professional Baseball.
July 22
Vs. Huntsville
7:05
Thursday Night Throwdown and Elvis Himselvis! Enjoy Buds for a Buck and other great drink specials at the hottest spot in Jacksonville during the summer! Plus get all shook up for an appearance from The King, performing his greatest hits! And catch an appearance from Planet Radio 107.3's Chasey! Sponsored by Budweiser, Jim Beam, Absolut, Jagermeister, Buzz Magazine and Planet Radio 107.3.
July 23
Vs. Huntsville
7:05
Team Card Set Giveaway, Elvis Himselvis & Friday Family Fireworks! The first 3,000 fans will receive a Suns team card set, courtesy of the AT&T Real Yellow Pages, CBS 47 and 99.1 WQIK. Don't miss an encore performance from Elvis Himselvis! After the game, Friday Family Fireworks, courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts and your local NAPA Autocare Center Dealers.
July 24
Vs. Huntsville
7:05
Jimmy Buffett Jersey Auction, Sean West Bobblehead and Post-Game Concert! Come dressed in your Buffett attire as the Suns host their annual Buffett Night at the Baseball Grounds. Get Land Shark specials and Cheeseburgers in Paradise! The first 3,000 fans receive a bobblehead of former Suns pitcher Sean West in a Buffett jersey! Sponsored by Hyatt Regency, First Coast News 12&25 and 96.9 The Eagle. Plus, the Suns will wear special Jimmy Buffett style jerseys that will be auctioned off during and after the game to benefit the USO. Stick around after the game for a special post-game Buffett tribute concert with the George Aspinall Band. And don't miss Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure national tour raising awareness of prostate cancer!
July 25
Vs. Huntsville
3:05
Bark in the Park #2. Bring your pooch to the Baseball Grounds for just $1.50, with great prizes for dog owners given away during the game! Stop by area Gate locations to pick up a free kids' ticket while supplies last! After the game, Kids Run the Bases followed by Dogs & Owners Run the Bases, presented by Captain D's. Register to win a trip for two to see the Florida Marlins, courtesy of Radio Disney! Kids can show their JTA youth summer card for a free general admission ticket. Sponsored by Pet Paradise, Purina Dog Food, Pet Guard, Southside Animal Clinic, Comcast and Lite 96.1
July 26
Vs. Huntsville
7:05
Clay County Night and Belly Buster Monday! $20.00 gets a Homeplate Box seat and all-you-can-eat hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, ice cream treats and soft drinks! Presented by Garber Auto Mall, First Coast Orthopedics and 95.1 WAPE.
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