Jackets Win Third Straight
June 2, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
North Augusta, SC - After a 1-0 win on Tuesday night, the Jackets won again, but this time got plenty of offense. Multi-hit nights for Willie Carter, Cade Bunnell, and Javier Valdes paced the offense in a 7-4 victory. Joey Estes tossed four scoreless frames.
The Jackets have now won three consecutive games for the first time this year. It took Charleston 16.2 innings before they scored a run in the series.
The GreenJackets got things going in the first inning. Valdes lined home two runs with a double along the left field line, and it was quickly 2-0. In the third inning, Landon Stephens got in on the act, with a single to score Bunnell, and it gave the Jackets a 3-0 advantage.
Estes had another tremendous outing. Four innings of shutout baseball, and the Jackets were in great position. Estes ended his night with seven strikeouts, but was not in line for the win.
The Augusta offense really heated up in the fifth inning. Vaughn Grissom doubled home Bunnell to extend the lead. It was 4-0 when Carter singled home Grissom to make it 5-0. Another Valdes doubled capped off the inning and gave the Jackets a 6-0 lead.
Miguel Pena worked two scoreless frames out of the bullpen. Estarlin Rodriguez entered for the eighth, and Charleston scored their first runs of the series. Three runs off Rodriguez, and one run off Kenny Wells made it 7-4.
Wells came back to throw a scoreless ninth to end it.
The GreenJackets improved to 12-14, while Charleston falls to 15-11.
NOTES:
- Joey Estes now has an ERA of 1.29. He is still looking for his first professional win.
- Willie Carter has four consecutive multi-hit games. He is hitting .351 on the year.
- Javier Valdes is now 6-for-11 in his last three games.
NEXT HOMESTAND: Tuesday, June 1st - 6th vs Charleston RiverDogs (Tampa Bay Rays)
Tuesday, June 8th- 13th vs Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Chicago Cubs)
Thursday June 3rd, 2021 vs Charleston RiverDogs - 7:05 p.m.
- Thirsty. Thursday. Is. Back. Presented by KICKS99, BOB FM, Garden City Social and Mr. Tatoo. The weekly promotion features $1 PBR and Natural Light and other discounted beers from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Friday, June 4th, 2021 vs Charleston RiverDogs - 7:05 p.m.
* Gates Open 6:00pm
- First 1,750 fans through the gates can receive a Tin Sign presented by Coca-Cola
- 90s Night - 90s babies unite! It's 90s night at the ballpark.
* Braves BUZZFest - Red Out * "Feature Friday," highlights one beer at the Keg Stand from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday, June 5th, 2021 vs Charleston RiverDogs - 6:05 p.m.
* Gates open at 4:30 for the White Claw Pre-game Concert. * $2 Off White Claw from 4:30 until first pitch
- 2000s Night - Come join us for the new Millenium!
- It's the 2nd Booming Fireworks Show of 2021. You don't want to miss it!
Sunday, June 6th, 2021 vs Charleston RiverDogs - 2:05 p.m.
* Sunday FUNday presented thanks to Shout 94.7 - Enjoy kid-friendly themes and activities during the game! * Bark in the Park - Bring out your four-legged GreenJackets fan for a night at the ballpark! Presented by Hollywood Feed
- Jr. Jackets Kids Club game presented by Best Office Products, Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, Pediatric Partners & Tum-E Yummies. It's FREE to join and members 12 & younger will receive free admission this game - not a member register today: https://www.milb.com/augusta/community/jr-jackets-activities
* New for 2021 on Sunday's, the Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ Sunday Savings Meal Deal will offer fans 12 and under discounted Meal offerings to Sunday games.
Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 vs Myrtle Beach Pelicans - 7:05 p.m.
* Gates Open 6:00pm * "First Responder Tuesday's," presented by Academy Sports and Outdoors, News 12/NBC 26 & Sunny 102.7 * All Fire, Police, and EMS can receive $2 off reserved or general admission (standing room only) ticket options with valid ID at the SRP Park Box Office (while supplies last). * ***Be our First Responder of the Game*** * Register to be the Academy Sports and Outdoors First Responder of the Game and receive four (4) tickets, four (4) food vouchers and a $100 gift card to Academy Sports & Outdoors. Link to Register: https://www.milb.com/augusta/ballpark/gj-first-responders
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 vs Myrtle Beach Pelicans - 7:05 p.m.
- Gates Open 6:00pm
- It's the ever-popular Play Baseball Bingo presented by Comfort Keepers, guests receive a bingo card upon entry and play to win prizes all night long.
- Join us for the fourth "Warrior Wednesday" presented by Augusta Technical College & News-Talk WGAC Augusta
o The Jackets will wear special military-themed jerseys. The specialty jerseys will be auctioned off on Wednesday, September 8th to benefit Forces United.
o Active military who present ID can purchase $2 off or general admission (standing room only) ticket options at the SRP Park Box Office.
- It's a Silver Jackets Club Member Night presented by AARP Georgia, Augusta Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy and Comfort Keepers. Guests 60+ can join this great club to join us every Wednesday, to learn more visit: https://www.milb.com/augusta/ballpark/gj-silver-jackets.
Thursday June 10th, 2021 vs Myrtle Beach Pelicans - 7:05 p.m.
- Gates Open 6:00pm
- It's Country vs Country Club Night. Which one are you? Country or Country Club? Come out dressed in your favorite country or country club attire for the game!
- Thirsty Thursday is BACK! Presented by KICKS99, BOB FM, Garden City Social and Mr. Tattoo. The weekly promotion features $1 PBR and Natural Light and other discounted beers from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Friday, June 11th, 2021 vs Myrtle Beach Pelicans - 7:05 p.m.
* Gates Open 5:30pm * Faith & Family Night! * Come on out and join us for Faith and Family Night. West Avenue Worship from First Baptist Church North Augusta will perform a Pre-Game Concert from 5:30-6:45 * Braves BUZZFest - Red Out * Bee A Fan Feature Friday is back where every Friday Game features a select beer on special at the Keg Stand and Chef John and Team Food & Beverage whip up a special menu option available all weekend long! * Keg Stand will feature Columbia Craft Brewing Company this week from 6:00PM-8:00PM. A representative from Columbia Craft Brewing will be on hand to hand out swag and talk all things beer. * The Featured item of the weekend comes in 2 forms this week: * Buffalo Wing Burger (Bee'Stro) and the Buffalo Wing Dog (Back 9 Grill) which includes wing sauce, blue cheese and pickled carrots.
Saturday, June 12th, 2021 vs Myrtle Beach Pelicans - 6:05 p.m.
* Gates Open 4:30 pm * F*R*I*E*N*D*S Night with The One Where They Go to the Game Package which includes 6 Reserved Seat tickets to the Saturday game, and a Food Voucher! * Another Saturday, another Anthony and London Thaun State Farm Family Saturday! Come on out and cheer on the Jackets! * Media Sponsor: KICKS99 * The White Claw Concert Series continues with a Pre-game Concert from 4:30-5:45 featuring Chris Strikeland * Guests can enjoy $2 Off White Claw from 4:30 until first pitch
- It's the 3rd Booming Fireworks Show of 2021. You don't want to miss it!
Sunday, June 13th, 2021 vs Myrtle Beach Pelicans - 2:05 p.m.
* Gates open 1:00pm * Bark in the Park #2! Bring out your four-legged GreenJackets fan for a day at the ballpark! Presented by Hollywood Feed * Sunday FUNday presented thanks to Shout 94.7 - Enjoy kid-friendly themes and activities during the game, including Face Painting by Rainbow Factory!
- It's a Jr. Jackets Kids Club game presented by Best Office Solutions, Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, Pediatric Partners & Tum-E Yummies. It's FREE to join and members 12 & younger will receive free admission this game, special perks and themes at every Sunday game - not a member register today: https://www.milb.com/augusta/community/jr-jackets-activities
- The first 200 Jr. Jackets Members to check in at the Jr. Jackets Table outside the Main Gate will receive a FREE Ice Cream Sandwich Voucher that can be redeemed at the Back 9 Grill, the Bee'Stro, McGavins, and the Front 9 only
* Every Sunday features the Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ Sunday Savings Meal Deal for fans 12 and under to enjoy savings and a delicious menu option.
To learn more or purchase tickets to this homestand visit: https://www.milb.com/augusta/tickets/promotions
To stay up to date on all things GreenJackets follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitterand sign up for the 'Jackets Buzz e-newsletter today by visiting https://bit.ly/AGJBuzz.
Carolina League Stories from June 2, 2021
- Jackets Win Third Straight - Augusta GreenJackets
- Homer-Happy Shorebirds Top FredNats 9-1 - Fredericksburg Nationals
- RiverDogs Rally Comes up Short in 7-4 Loss at Augusta - Charleston RiverDogs
- 'Birds Stymie FredNats for Fourth Straight Win - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Early Offense, Stellar Pitching Key in Fireflies 6-2 Win - Columbia Fireflies
- Cuevas Activated from IL, Chu Transferred to FredNats - Fredericksburg Nationals
- Wood Ducks and Mudcats Postponed - Down East Wood Ducks
- Mudcats and Wood Ducks Postponed in Zebulon - Carolina Mudcats
- Cam Robinson Transferred Back to Carolina - Carolina Mudcats
- Doxakis Named Low-A East Pitcher of the Month - Charleston RiverDogs
- Gunnar Henderson Named Low-A East League Player of the Month - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Down East Wood Ducks Game Notes - 06/02 at Carolina - Down East Wood Ducks
- Columbia Fireflies Game Notes at Myrtle Beach - Columbia Fireflies
- Pelicans Fall in Extra Innings to Fireflies - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
