Second Locals/Bennys Game on July 19th, with Fireworks
SAL Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Second Locals/Bennys Game on July 19th, with Fireworks

July 10, 2025 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release


JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Locals and Bennys. Bennys and Locals. They meet every summer up and down the Jersey Shore. This year, they'll meet three times on the field at ShoreTown Ballpark, including Saturday, July 19th. At this game, and again on August 21st, the BlueClaws will take the field as the Jersey Shore Locals and the Hudson Valley Renegades will take the field as The Bennys!

They first met on June 20th, a game won by The Bennys 11-1, so the Locals will be out to even the series at one game apiece!

There will be post-game fireworks as well.

"The tourism industry generates 10s of billions of dollars each year around the Jersey Shore and we're excited to celebrate that in this fun, unique way," said Bob McLane, BlueClaws General Manager. "Just as the Bennys come down the Shore each summer, so do the Renegades, and we're grateful for their support in putting on this promotion!

"No matter the exact origin of the term, it is clear that tourism plays a large part in the identity of the Jersey Shore," said McLane. "From the beaches to the boardwalks to boating and fishing to the parks to the restaurants to the nightlife, and so much more, we are going to celebrate all of that at these three games in a fun way, fitting of Minor League Baseball!"

At this game, fans will have the chance to design their own beach badges at a station on the concourse.

The Jersey Shore Locals logo is a puffer fish on a paddle board, representing the tough, feisty, protective, fun-loving and beach-going nature of Jersey Shore Locals. The Bennys logo is a pigeon on his way to the beach with a large cooler, socks with sandals, a fanny pack, and a "JS" tourist-style t-shirt featuring a map of New Jersey.

The term Benny has several suspected origins. One, of course, is that Benny stands for Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, New York, five places from which tourists ventured down the Shore, or stops along the train line to get here. Another theory comes from the $100 bills, featuring Ben Franklin, spent by the visitors on their Jersey Shore vacations. Still another theory references the "beneficial" visits to guests enjoying the relaxing, clean air on their stays. Locals & Bennys Merchandise

The Claws Cove is filled with Locals & Bennys merchandise available to order. The collections include hats, t-shirts, tanktops, pullovers, hoodies, sweatshirts, headbands, magnets, bumper stickers, and much more!

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