SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Suns Battle the BayBears at Bragan Field Starting Saturday

Published on May 8, 2014 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, FL - Your Jacksonville Suns will be home for five games starting on Saturday, May 10th through Wednesday, May 14th with five games against the Mobile BayBears (ARI)

The homestand kicks off on Saturday and it's Cancer Awareness Night, Pink Suns Jersey Auction, Pink Suns T-Shirt Giveaway, Zooperstars, Blood Alliance Blood Drive, & Saturday Night Shrimp Buffet Dinner! Join the Suns in the fight against cancer! The Suns will be wearing special Pink Jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game with proceeds going to the Patient Assistance Foundation! You can win the jersey off of your favorite players back! All Ladies get a Pink Suns T-Shirt and can get them personalized with their name and number on the back for just $15 and all proceeds will also go to the Patient Assistance Foundation, courtesy of the Cancer Specialists of North Florida, CBS 47 & Lite 96.1! Also don't miss the Zany antics of the Zooperstars featuring Tim Tebull & more! The Blood Alliance Bloodmobile will be on hand and the Suns encourage all fans to donate blood! The first 25 donors receive 2 Homeplate Box tickets to the game, a hot dog and soda voucher and a special Suns Souvenir! It's also the Saturday Night Unlimited Shrimp Buffet courtesy of Sea Best! Get unlimited Butterfly Breaded Shrimp, sides and a soda from 6-8 in the Sundowner Lounge for just $16.50!

Celebrate Mother's Day Sunday with the Suns and it's Stand Up 2 Cancer Day, Metro PCS ticket offer and Kids Run the Bases! The Suns stand up to cancer for this special game by giving all cancer survivors free admission and all survivors can take part in a special pre-game recognition! Also be sure to stop by your local Metro PCS for a free ticket offer, while supplies last! Be sure to stick around after the game for Kids Run the Bases, presented by VyStar Credit Union & WOKV!

Monday is Celebration of Reading Day #2! This special 11:05am late morning game welcomes school kids from across the area for a day of baseball plus a special banner contest and no beer will be sold.

It's Fifty Cent Family Feast Night on Tuesday, Hi-Chew Kids Night, Gate Tuesday Night Tickets, Cher Look-A-Like Contest & Armed Forces Enlistment Ceremony! Enjoy $.50 hot dogs, peanuts and ice cream treats, sponsored by Oscar Mayer, Hampton Farms, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Folio Weekly and 99.9 Gator Country! Present a receipt from any local GATE Convenience Store at the Suns Box Office for Buy One-Get-One Tickets! Plus it's Hi-Chew Kid's Night and all kids can play catch on the field from 6:00-6:30, courtesy of Hi-Chew Candy! Calling all Cher look-a-likes, be sure to enter our Cher look-a-like contest for a chance to win concert tickets! Be sure to arrive early for a special Armed Forces enlistment ceremony on the field before the game!

Wednesday afternoon the homestand comes to an end with a Businessperson Special and Baseball in the SUNShine! $15.50 gets a Homeplate Box seat, large hot dog and large beverage of choice. Sponsored by The Florida Times-Union!

Tickets for all Suns home games are currently on sale through the Suns Box Office at (904) 358-2846, or online at www.jaxsuns.com. Tickets are $7.50 for general admission, $10.50 for reserved seating and $13.50 for Homeplate Box seating. Limited sponsorships, season tickets and group packages are still available. The 2014 season is presented by Everbank, official banking partner of the Jacksonville Suns. The Suns are the Double-A Affiliate of the Miami Marlins and a member of the Southern League of Professional Baseball.

Sat. May 10 vs. Mobile

7:05

Breast Cancer Awareness Night, Pink Jersey Auction, Pink Shirt Giveaway & ZOOperstars! The Suns players help to raise cancer awareness by wearing special pink jerseys to be auctioned off during the game to benefit the Patient Assistance Foundation, sponsored by Cancer Specialists of North Florida. Plus, ALL LADIES receive a pink Suns T-shirt. The ZOOperstars make their first 2014 appearance and perform their famous skits throughout the game! The Bloodmobile will be at the Baseball Grounds and the Suns encourage ALL FANS to donate blood! The first 25 donors receive 2 tickets to the game, a hotdog and soda voucher and a special Suns gift! Also, enjoy an Unlimited Butterfly Breaded Shrimp Dinner from 6-8pm in the Sundowner Lounge. Sponsored by Cancer Specialists of North Florida, The Blood Alliance, McDonald's, CBS 47, Lite 96.1

Sun. May 11 vs. Mobile

3:05

Stand Up 2 Cancer Day & Kids Run the Bases! The Suns stand up to cancer for this special game by giving ALL cancer survivors FREE admission. All survivors will also be recognized on the field in a special pregame recognition. Plus, visit your local Metro PCS location for a free ticket offer, while supplies last. Stick around after the game for Kids Run the Bases courtesy of Vystar Credit Union. Sponsored by Vystar Credit Union, Metro PCS, WOKV.

Mon. May12 vs. Mobile

11:05

Celebration of Reading Day #2! School kids from all over the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia area are invited to come out to the Baseball Grounds for a special late morning game! Show the Suns your school spirit and support for reading in a special banner contest for a chance to win great prizes! No beer sold.

Tues. May 13 vs. Mobile

7:05

Hi-Chew Kids Night & Fifty-Cent Family Feast! Enjoy Fifty-cent hotdogs, peanuts and ice cream treats plus Buy-One-Get-One Tickets with any receipt from any GATE store! Come dressed like Cher a for a chance to win concert tickets in our Cher look-a-like contest! Plus, come early for a special Armed Forces induction ceremony on the field before the game and it's Hi-Chew Kids Night when all kids can play catch on the field from 6:00-6:30. Sponsored by GATE, Oscar-Mayer, Hampton Farms, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Hi-Chew, Folio Weekly and 99.9 Gator Country.

Wed. May 14 vs. Mobile

1:05

Businessperson's Special! Get a Homeplate Box seat, Large Hotdog and Large Beverage of choice for only $15.50. It's Baseball in the SUNShine! Sponsored by The Florida Times-Union, WOKV

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