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GreenJackets Host Mystery Ball Giveaway on Friday, September 4th

September 1, 2015 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release


AUGUSTA, GA: The Augusta GreenJackets, Single "A" affiliate of the 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, in conjunction with the Children's Hospital of Georgia are excited to announce the First Annual Mystery Ball Night as a part of the festivities on Friday, September 4th. The GreenJackets will host the Charleston RiverDogs (New York Yankees) at 7:05pm in the last home stand of the season.

"As we wrap up the 2015 season we are excited to partner with the Children's Hospital of Georgia on this fun new promotion allowing fans take home a great keepsake," stated GreenJackets General Manager Tom Denlinger. "What autographed ball fans will take home is a mystery but it all supports a great organization and we invite you to come and Catch the Buzz with us."

Over 100 baseballs have been donated as a part of the Mystery Ball promotion. The baseballs consist of current and former players throughout Major and Minor League Baseball. All the Mystery baseballs will be available to purchase during the game for only $10 with the proceeds benefitting the Children's Hospital of Georgia. Guests are encouraged to get here early and support this great cause, what ball you get is a mystery as you pull it out of a bin. Below is a short list of names that highlight the autographed baseballs available to win:

Cal Ripken Jr.

Hunter Pence (SF Giants)

Tim Hudson (SF Giants)

Joe Panik (SF Giants)

Hunter Strickland (SF Giants)

Josh Osich (SF Giants)

Andrelton Simmons (Atlanta Braves)

Gaylord Perry (Baseball Hall of Famer)

Jason Kendall (Former GreenJacket)

Bill Murray (Actor and Owner of Charleston RiverDogs)

Jonathan Schoop (Baltimore Orioles Second Baseman)

2015 Augusta GreenJackets All-Stars (Aramis Garcia, Johneshwy Fargas, Raymundo Montero)

2015 Augusta GreenJackets Team Signed Ball

The Mystery Theme night also includes one of the strongest promotional line ups of the year. Here is a run down of the night's planned activities:

Final Fireworks Show of the Season

An appearance by 10x Emmy® Award-nominee Justin Wheelon

Fan Appreciation weekend - guests can register to win prizes all night long

Mystery Ball Night

Shepeard Community Center Blood Drive - 6pm - 9pm (Donate and receive a FREE T-shirt)

Mystery Beer Promotion on the main concourse (Spin to see how much you pay)

Kids Run the Bases

Launch-a-Ball

"As a not-for-profit hospital, the Children's Hospital of Georgia relies on the generosity of donations and other support from the community to help us provide excellent pediatric care for thousands of patients and families across the southeast," said Children's Hospital of Georgia Administrator Jim Mumford. "In fact, we recently found out that our children's hospital was ranked as the highest in the nation in quality and safety for all of 2014, and that is something our supporters, our patients, families and staff can all take great pride in. We are a great investment for more reasons than one."

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