SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Suns Announce Upcoming Homestand Activities

Published on April 22, 2003 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Suns released the promotional schedule for the team's upcoming homestand, April 26 – May 4 at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

The Suns return home this Saturday, April 26, to face the Birmingham Barons for four games. Saturday will feature a Rally Rag giveaway, urging the Suns team to "Whop Wally" Backman, the manager of the Birmingham Barons, who led his team to the Suns defeat in last year's Southern League Finals. The team's annual Kids' Clinic, where kids in uniform get in free and can come on the field before the game for instruction by Suns players and coaches, will be held on Sunday.

After an off day on Wednesday, the Suns welcome the Carolina Mudcats to the Baseball Grounds for four games. Thursday, May 1 will mark the second Thursday Night Throwdown of the season, where Buds are only $1 all evening. On Friday, the Suns will have a post-game Christian Concert featuring The Difference and Brothers Keeper. On Saturday, May 3, the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Suns Replica Road Cap and the team will celebrate Southpaw's Birthday the following day.

The Suns are coming off a very successful first homestand where 43,636 came through the gates at the new Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. For more information on tickets call the Suns front office at 358-2846 or order tickets online at www.jaxsuns.com.

April 26 7:05 Rally Rags - First 2,000 fans receive a free Suns Rally Rag to help them root for the home team! Plus, enjoy a meet and greet with former Pepsi 400 winner Greg Sacks and his #88 Jiffy Lube Ford!! Sponsored by Jiffy Lube, WTEV- 47 & WQIK.

April 27 3:05 Kids Clinic on Field- Beginning at 1:30. Kids in uniform get in FREE! Sponsored by 930 The Fox. Plus, kids run the bases after the game, presented by Peter Piper's Pickles!

April 28 11:05a 5th Graders Field Trip Day – Fifth graders from all over Duval County will enjoy a special late-morning game!

April 29 7:05 Fifty-cent Family Feast- Fifty-cent hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, and ice cream. Sponsored by Oscar Mayer, Folio Weekly and 102.9 The Point. Twizzler Tuesday – Two for one tickets with a proof of purchase from Twizzlers.

May 1 7:05 Thursday Night Throwdown- Buds for a Buck! Sponsored by Planet Radio and Budweiser. Plus, a special UNF vs. JU Student Competition!

May 2 7:35 Post-Game Christian Concert –Brother's Keeper and The Difference – Friday Family Fireworks follow the concert, brought to you by NAPA and your local NAPA Autocare Centers. Sponsored by Saturn of Jacksonville, Chick-Fil-A and The Promise.

May 3 7:05 Replica Road Caps- First 2,000 fans will get a free replica Suns road cap! Sponsored by Frank Griffin of Orange Park & Comcast. Plus, it's The Beat 92.7 Night!

May 4 3:05 Southpaw's Birthday Party– Come and wish our lovable mascot a very happy birthday and see all of his mascot buddies at the game! Free kids tickets available at all area Gate locations, while supplies last. Lots of cake and ice cream! Sponsored by Gate, Oscar Mayer and Rooster Country 107. Plus, kids run the bases after the game, presented by Peter Piper's Pickles!

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