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FUNdamentally Different Homestand Highlights May 14-23

May 12, 2016 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The FUNdamentally Different 2016 Jacksonville Suns season presented by Everbank continues Saturday, May 14, through Monday, May 23. The Suns host the Montgomery Biscuits, Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds - each for a five-game series - with a promotional lineup including the following highlights:

Saturday, May 14, 6:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)

Mother's Day Makeup: The Suns celebrate mothers at their first home game since Mother's Day.

Winn-Dixie Suns Apron Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans through the front gates receive a free Suns apron.

"Keep on Playing": In partnership with the Keep on Playing Foundation, which works with the Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida and the Robert F. Kennedy Community Center, the Suns will host the kickoff to the "Keep on Playing" initiative in Jacksonville. The Foundation's mission is to enrich the lives of our youth through play. It links communities with professional sports and promotes physical and mental health.

Sunday, May 15, 3:05 p.m. (Gates open at 2 p.m.)

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 at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Then a Suns player will read a children's story to kids. Fans can also get their face painted free of charge behind Section 108, and there will be a kids crafts table on the concourse. Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases. Neurovascular surgeons Ricardo Hanel, MD, PhD, and Eric Sauvageau, MD, directors of the Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, will be at the game providing stroke awareness information. One of Baptist Health's stroke survivors will throw a ceremonial first pitch.

Autographs by local former MLB player Rick Wilkins: The Bolles School alumnus and former major league catcher Rick Wilkins will sign autographs at the Baptist Health table.

Princesses and Pirates Day: Get a picture taken with one of the princesses appearing at the ballpark! In-game videos will have Princess and Pirate themes, and fans are encouraged to dress in Princess and Pirate costumes.

Media Sponsor: Channel 4 The Local Station

Monday, May 16, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home with Jacksonville Miracle League: Through ticket sales and the Launch-A-Ball promotion, the local nonprofit will raise awareness and funds for opportunities for local children and adults with disabilities to play baseball, regardless of their abilities (more at www.jacksonvillemiracleleague.org). VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home features a different local nonprofit at each Suns Monday home game.

First Coast News Night: 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!

Youth Sports Night: The Suns will recognize local youth sports teams during a 6:30 p.m. pregame parade.

Jax Jams Series (The Allman Brothers Band theme): The pregame and in-game soundtrack - including music videos and in-game contests - will have a theme celebrating the Jacksonville-originating The Allman Brothers Band.

Tuesday, May 17, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

Community First Credit Union Two-For-Tuesdays: Tickets are 2-for-1 at the box office for Community First Credit Union members using their CFCU Visa or debit card.

Trending Tuesday: The night's theme will be a "trending" topic or phenomenon - in news media, social media, popular culture or the Jacksonville area. Follow www.jaxsuns.com and the Suns on social media for updates, and email ideas to info@jaxsuns.com.

Wednesday, May 18, 12:05 p.m. (Gates open at 11 a.m.)

Afternoon Delight Date Day Wednesday: Have fun in the sun with the Suns! A pair of tickets, two hot dogs, two drinks and popcorn are just $20 at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville box office.

Thursday, May 19, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

Military Appreciation Night presented by Navy Federal Credit Union: 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.

Maverick's Live Thirsty Thursday fueled by Budweiser: Fans can purchase $1 beers adjacent to the new Tiki Terrace, on the left-field berm, at the right-field bleachers, and behind section 115.

Media Sponsors: 95.1 WAPE and X102.9

Friday, May 20, 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 will have postgame fireworks!

Red Shirt Friday: Fans are encouraged to wear red to support the military and save $1 per ticket at the box office, or donate the $1 to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Suns are wearing red jerseys for every Friday home game this season.

Media Sponsor: Gator Country 99.9 WGNE

Saturday, May 21, 6:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)

121 Financial Credit Union Beach Bag & Sunglasses Giveaway: With summer almost here, the Suns will get you ready with a beach bag and sunglasses giveaway for the first 1,000 fans through the front gates.

Miracle League Game: The Suns will host an afternoon doubleheader of Miracle League games on the field at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville before the Suns' evening game.

Sunday, May 22, 3:05 p.m. (Gates open at 2 p.m.)

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 at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Then a Suns player will read a children's story to kids. Fans can also get their face painted free of charge behind Section 108, and there will be a kids crafts table on the concourse. Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases.

Minion Day: Two minion characters will be at the ballpark for their Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville debut.

Media Sponsor: Channel 4 The Local Station

Monday, May 23, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home with the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation: Through ticket sales and the Launch-A-Ball promotion, the local nonprofit will raise awareness and funds for its mission to develop champions in classrooms, on tennis courts and throughout communities (more at www.malwashington.com). VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home features a different local nonprofit at each Suns Monday home game.

First Coast News Night: 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!

Youth Sports Night: The Suns will recognize local youth sports teams during a 6:30 p.m. pregame parade.

Jax Jams Series (Shinedown theme): The pregame and in-game soundtrack - including music videos and in-game contests - will have a theme celebrating the Jacksonville-originating band Shinedown.

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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