SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

A Celestial Battle All Week at the Baseball Grounds

Published on July 19, 2007 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Suns and Huntsville Stars will square off in a pivotal five-game series next week at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. The Stars already have a playoff spot locked up, but are still in contention for the second half title while the Suns continue to sit atop of the Southern League's South Division standings.

On Monday, the Suns welcome the more experienced fans for Senior Citizen's Night! All seniors 62 and older will get half-price homeplate box seats and a free Coca-Cola or hot dog. Plus, all fans can play Baseball Bingo for the chance to win great prizes from the Suns!

Tuesday is another Fifty Cent Family Feast Night at the Baseball Grounds. Fans will partake of fifty cent hot dogs, peanuts and ice cream treats, courtesy of Hampton Farms, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Folio Weekly and 99.9 Gator Country. Plus, the Suns will be giving away FREE Sara Lee bread to everyone as they exit the park!

Play hooky on Wednesday for the LAST Businessperson's Special of the season. It is the last chance for fans to enjoy baseball in the SUNshine and get a box seat, hot dog and large beverage for just $13.50, sponsored by Comcast and WOKV AM690 and 106.5FM. Plus, the Suns will be giving away more FREE Sara Lee bread to everyone as they exit the park!

On Thursday, the Baseball Grounds will again be the most popular nightspot in town as Thursday Night Throwdown returns with Buds for a Buck and other great drink specials, courtesy of Budweiser, Bacardi, Three Olives Vodka and Planet Radio 107.3FM. Fans can come early to see the Jacksonville Constitutional Officers take on the Mayor's Office and City Council in a special softball game at 5:00pm! Plus, it's a Duke's Mayonnaise Family Night. A free ticket awaits anyone who brings a Duke's Mayonnaise receipt to the ticket window.

The Suns and Stars will close out the homestand on Friday with the Suns' 10th Annual Jimmy Buffett Night, brought to you by Wendy's, First Coast News and 96.9 The Eagle. The Suns players will wear a special Buffett-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit the Children's Home Society of Florida. Fans with winning bids will be able to come on the field after the game to receive the jersey from the player and get it autographed. Also after the game, NAPA Friday Family Fireworks will light up the sky followed by a post-game concert with Riptide playing all your Jimmy Buffett favorites.

Tickets for all five games and the rest of the regular season are currently available by calling the Suns ticket office at 358-2846 or by ordering online at www.jaxsuns.com. Season tickets, group nights and limited sponsorships are still available.

July 23 Vs. Huntsville - 7:05 Senior Citizen's Night! All seniors 62 and older can enjoy half-price Homeplate Box seats plus a free Coca-Cola OR hot dog and play Baseball Bingo for the chance to great Suns prizes!

July 24 Vs. Huntsville - 7:05 Fifty-cent Family Feast! Fifty-cent hot dogs, peanuts and ice cream treats. Sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream, Hampton Farms, Folio Weekly and 99.9 Gator Country.

July 25 Vs. Huntsville - 1:05 Businessperson Special - $13.50 buys a box seat, large hot dog and large beverage of choice. Baseball in the SUNShine! Sponsored by Comcast and WOKV AM 690 and 106.5FM.

July 26 Vs. Huntsville - 7:05 Thursday Night Throwdown! Enjoy Buds for a Buck and other great drink specials at the hottest spot in Jacksonville during the summer! Sponsored by Budweiser, Bacardi, Three Olives Vodka and Planet Radio 107.3FM. Come early to see the City of Jacksonville Constitutional Officers vs. the Mayor's Office and City Council softball game at 5:00pm! It's also Duke's Mayonnaise Family Night! Get a free ticket with a proof of purchase from any Duke's Mayonnaise product!

July 27 Vs. Huntsville - 7:05 Jimmy Buffett Jersey Auction and Post-Game Concert - The Suns will wear special Jimmy Buffett style jerseys that will be auctioned off during and after the game to benefit the Children's Home Society of Florida! Margarita specials and Cheeseburgers in Paradise at the concession stands! Stick around for a special Post-Game Concert with Rip Tide! Sponsored by Wendy's, First Coast News 12&25 and The Eagle 96.9FM.

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