Suns Scalp the Braves to Close out the First Half Through Sunday

June 13, 2011 - Southern League (SL) Jacksonville Suns

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Your Back to Back Southern League Champion Jacksonville Suns return home on Wednesday to continue their quest for a third straight championship and will take on the Mississippi Braves for a five game series to close out the first half through Sunday. Also, the Braves bring Outfielder Mycal Jones, former Wolfson High standout and son of Jacksonville City Commissioner Warren Jones, to town to take on the Suns.

The homestand begins on Wednesday with Wicked Wednesday, Educational Employee Appreciation Night and the National Honey Board Ticket offer! All ladies receive 2 for 1 tickets and all fans can receive 2 for 1 cocktails and $2 beers courtesy of Miller Lite and 97.9 KISS FM! Also, teachers and educational employees receive $5 off of any ticket with proper ID and local media specialists will be honored on the field before the game courtesy of Community First Credit Union of Florida and V101.5! Kids can show their JTA youth summer pass for a free General Admission ticket or bring in a honey purchase receipt for a Buy One Ticket Get One Free offer courtesy of the National Honey Board. Visit www.honey.com/nhb/baseball for more details!

Thursday is another world famous Thursday Night Throwdown and Shriner's Night! Enjoy Buds for a buck and other drink specials! Come early to see the pre-game Shriners parade and a special performance from the Shriners Clowns! Sponsored by Budweiser, Jim Beam, Absolut, Jagermeister, The Ivy Ultra Bar, Buzz Magazine and X102.9.

Friday night is St. Patrick's Day in June, Green Mini-Bat Giveaway, Leprechaun Wrestling, Bailey's Night & Friday Family Fireworks! Be sure to come out early as the first 3,000 fans will receive an Irish Green Mini-Bat courtesy of The Blood Alliance, FOX 30 & 96.9 The Eagle! Come celebrate all things Irish including green beer on tap, and don't miss two live Leprechauns wrestle for a pot-o-gold following the NAPA Friday Family Fireworks! The first 25 fans to donate blood at the Blood Alliance Bloodmobile on site will receive 2 tickets to the game, a mini-bat and a hot dog and soda! You can donate all week at any area Blood Alliance location to receive a free reserve ticket for Friday's game! Also all Bailey's Powerhouse Gym members get special admission and be sure to check out quality American-made rides from Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge! Plus stick around after the game and before the wrestling for the NAPA Friday Family Fireworks courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts and your local NAPA Auto Care Center Dealers!

Be sure to come out on Saturday for Back-2-Back Championship Cap Giveaway, US Army Birthday Celebration & Post-Game Wrestling! The first 3,000 fans will receive a Back-2-Back Championship cap courtesy of 1-2-1 Financial Credit Union, CBS 47 & Rock 104.5! Plus it's the celebration of the US Army's 236th Birthday with a pre-game swear in! The first 25 fans to donate blood at the Blood Alliance Bloodmobile on site will receive 2 tickets to the game, a mini-bat and a hot dog and soda! Don't miss the hottest American-made rides from Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge which will be on display all night. Come out early to see a check presentation to Dreams Come True, courtesy of Massage Envy! Be sure to stick around after the game for three huge wrestling matches, including Ladies, Tag Team & Midgets! Also enjoy Steak Me Out to the Ballgame! Get a tender 8 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon, baked potato, salad and general admission to the game for only $20 from 5:00-7:00; reservations are recommended, available in the Sundowner Lounge!

The Homestand comes to a close on Father's Day with Kid's Fielder's Glove Giveaway, Pre-Game Catch on the Field with Dad, Sonny's Family Sunday & Kid's Run the Bases! All Kids receive a Fielder's glove courtesy of UF & Shands, WJXT TV-4 & 99.1 WQIK. Come early to play catch with dad on the field from 1:30-2:30! Also check out quality American-made rides from Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Sunday is also a VyStar Kids Club Sunday and kids can show their JTA summer youth pass for a free General Admission Ticket and you can stop by your local Sonny's for a special ticket offer! It's also a special Father's Day edition of FRITOS Family Friday - fans will be randomly selected to participate in great ballpark promotions all night, and FRITOS bag wrappers are good for a 10% discount off Suns souvenirs in the Perfect Game Team Store (restrictions apply)! Make sure to stick around after the game for Kids Run the Bases, presented by Captain D's Seafood Kitchen!

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 $7.50 for general admission, $10.50 for reserved seating and $13.50 for Homeplate Box seating. Limited sponsorships, season tickets and group packages are still available. The 2011 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.

June 15

Vs. Mississippi