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FUNdamentally Different Final Homestand September 1-5

August 30, 2016 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The FUNdamentally Different 2016 Jacksonville Suns season presented by EverBank concludes with games Thursday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 5. The Suns host the Mobile BayBears, Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, for a five-game series with a promotional lineup including the following highlights:

Thursday, Sept. 1, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

Mavericks Live Thirsty Thursday fueled by Budweiser: Fans can purchase $1 12-oz. and $2 24-oz. beers adjacent to the new Budweiser Tiki Terrace, at the right-field bleachers, and behind section 115.

Jacksonville University Back-to-School Night: Jacksonville University celebrates the start of the fall term with a night at the ballpark. Dolphins Baseball Head Coach Chris Hayes will throw a ceremonial first pitch.

Fanatics Night: Fanatics is a supporting sponsor of Thursday's game.

Media Sponsors: 95.1 WAPE and X102.9

Friday, Sept. 2, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

NAPA Family Fireworks presented by NAPA Auto Care Center: At every Friday home game, the Suns have postgame NAPA Family Fireworks!

Red Shirt Friday and Jersey Auction to benefit Jacksonville United Service Organizations (USO): Fans are encouraged to wear red to support the military and save $1 per ticket at the box office, or donate the $1 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Suns are wearing red jerseys for every Friday home game this season. As it is the final Friday home game, the jerseys will be available in a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting Jacksonville USO.

Fan Appreciation Picnic in the Grillman's Party Plaza: Limited tickets are available for an all-you-can-eat picnic buffet and reserved seat for $15 per person via a link at www.jaxsuns.com ( http://bit.ly/2b9dw0J enter password "fireworks"). The picnic on the Grillman's Party Plaza is served for 90 minutes, beginning one hour before scheduled first pitch.

Media Sponsor: Gator Country 99.9 WGNE

Saturday, Sept. 3, 6:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)

Community First Credit Union Night: Community First Credit Union presents the final Saturday home game, which will include the season's final giveaway for the first 1,000 fans. Until the gates open, however, the giveaway item is a mystery!

Military Appreciation Night presented by Budweiser: Active military and veterans and their immediate families receive free general admission or reserved tickets. Active military or veteran ID must be presented at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville box office to receive free tickets in advance or on the game date.

Sunday, Sept. 4, 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.) ***NOTE SPECIAL START AND GATE OPENING***

Fan Appreciation Night presented by SMG, 95.1 WAPE, X102.9 and 96.9 The Eagle: Gates open two hours before first pitch, and fans will find giveaways galore! The Suns and their partners will offer free prizes throughout the ballpark, and special raffle items will be awarded in random seat drawings. A mystery bobblehead sale will allow fans to purchase unique bobbleheads; all the mystery bobblehead sale proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. The final fireworks show of the season follows the game.

Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday: Kids can feel like the pros before each Sunday home game, as kids and their families can play catch on the field beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Fans can also get their face painted free of charge behind Section 108, and there will be a kids' crafts table on the concourse.

Baptist Health Home Run for Life Night: The Suns will recognize two Baptist Health patients and cancer survivors, as well as their families and doctors. One will throw a ceremonial first pitch, and another completing a "Home Run for Life" lap around the bases during a half-inning break of the game.

Fan Appreciation Picnic on the Winn-Dixie Picnic Deck: Limited tickets are available for an all-you-can-eat picnic buffet and reserved seat for $15 per person via a link at www.jaxsuns.com ( http://bit.ly/2b9dw0J enter password "fanfun"). The picnic on the Winn-Dixie Picnic Deck is served for 90 minutes, beginning one hour before scheduled first pitch.

Media Sponsor: Channel 4 The Local Station

Monday, Sept. 5, 2:05 p.m. (Gates open at 1 p.m.)

VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home with Dreams Come True: Through ticket sales and the Launch-A-Ball promotion, the local nonprofit will raise awareness and funds for its mission dedicated to granting dreams for children with life-threatening illnesses (more at dreamscometrue.org ). Dreams Come True will also have a special pregame parade. VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home features a different local nonprofit at each Suns Monday home game.

First Coast News Day: Look for weekly unique features from First Coast News around the ballpark each Monday.

Marlins Monday: Fans can enter to win tickets to see the Suns' major league affiliate, the Miami Marlins!

Homestand Merchandise Special: For the entire homestand, item prices are up to 50 percent off in the Jacksonville Suns Souvenir Shop, located behind home plate on the concourse of the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

Season-long FUNdamentally Different promotions include:

$5 general admission tickets: fans can get into any game this season for just $5!

$2 hot dogs: a ballpark tradition will be just $2 at every game!

$5 tickets for military: Any active military member or veteran may show an ID at the box office to purchase a reserved seat or general admission for just $5 - any game of the season!

Tickets are available at www.jaxsuns.com, by calling (904) 358-2846, or by visiting the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville box office, which will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday and 10 a.m. daily during the week.

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