SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Suns Duel the Barons Thursday Through Monday

Published on May 16, 2011 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, FL - Your Back to Back Southern League Champion Jacksonville Suns return home on Thursday to continue their quest for a third straight championship and will take on the Birmingham Barons for a five game series through Monday.

The Homestand begins on Thursday with JTA Night and a Thursday Night Throwdown! The Suns celebrate National Transportation Week with JTA. Plus enjoy Buds for a buck and other drink specials, sponsored by Budweiser, Jim Beam, Absolut, Jagermeister, The Ivy Ultra Bar, Buzz Magazine and X102.9.

Friday night is Honor the Negro Leagues Night, Scout Night and Friday Family Fireworks! Come early and join the Suns in honoring two Jacksonville natives and former Negro Leaguers, Harold "Buster" Hair and Art Hamilton on the field before the game. It's also Scout Night and Boy and Girl Scouts are invited to our post-game campout and midnight movie! Also check out the hottest rides from your local Southern Ford Dealers. Plus stick around after the game for the NAPA Friday Family Fireworks courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts and your local NAPA Auto Care Center Dealers! Sponsored by Xfinity, 99.1 WQIK & V101.5.

Be sure to come out on Saturday for 80's Night and Back-2-Back Championship Canvas Photo Giveaway! The first 3,000 fans will receive a Back-2-Back Championship Canvas Photo portraying the Suns 2011 Championship Celebration, a premium, commemorative, collectible, suitable for framing, courtesy of Winn-Dixie & 96.9 The Eagle. Plus it's 80's Night so be sure to come dressed in your best 80's attire and make sure to stick around after the game for a post-game concert from 80's rock cover band White Python, and register for your chance to win front row seating for the concert! You won't want to miss seeing the New Zealand Police Rugby League Team, "The Fencilbes", perform their traditional pre-game HAKA before the game. Don't miss the hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers which will be on display all night. Also enjoy Steak Me Out to the Ballgame! Get a tender 8 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon, baked potato, salad and general admission to the game for only $20 from 6:30-8:30; reservations are recommended, available in the Sundowner Lounge!

Sunday is your chance to catch the Zooperstars, Back-2-Back Southpaw Color-Me-Magnet Giveaway, Sonny's Family Sunday and Kids Run the Bases! Don't miss the first appearance this year from Roger Clamens, Nolan Rhino, Harry Canary and all of the zany ZOOperstars! Free Kids tickets are available at local Gate Stations. Also it is a VyStar Kids Club Sunday and all kids will receive a Back-2-Back Southpaw Color-Me-Magnet courtesy of Gate, Oscar Mayer, CBS 47 & Magic 107.3! Plus stop by your local Sonny's for a special ticket offer and be sure to check out the hottest rides from your local Southern Ford Dealers which will be at the Baseball Grounds all day. Make sure to stick around after the game for Kids Run the Bases, presented by Captain D's Seafood Kitchen!

The homestand comes to a close with the final Celebration of Reading Day & Autism Awareness Day on Monday, May 23! School kids from across the area are invited to this 11:05am matinee for an afternoon of baseball plus a special banner contest.

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 2011 season is presented by Everbank, official banking partner of the Jacksonville Suns. The Suns are the Double-A Affiliate of the Florida Marlins and a member of the Southern League of Professional Baseball.

May 19

Vs. Birmingham

7:05

JTA Night and Thursday Night Throwdown. Join us for a night in recognition of National Transportation Week. Also, enjoy Buds for a Buck and cocktail specials at the hottest spot in Jacksonville during the summer! Sponsored by JTA, Budweiser, Jim Beam, Absolut, Jagermeister, The Ivy Ultra Bar, Buzz Magazine and X102.9

May 20

Vs. Birmingham

7:05

Negro League Night, Scout Night #2 & Friday Family Fireworks! Come early and join the Suns in honoring former Negro Leaguers Harold "Buster" Hair and Art Hamilton will be recognized on the field before the game. Boy and Girl Scouts are invited for a special Scout night featuring a post-game campout and midnight movie. Also check out the hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers and after the game catch Friday Family Fireworks, courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts and your local NAPA Autocare Center Dealers. Sponsored by Xfinity, 99.1 WQIK & V101.5

May 21

Vs. Birmingham

7:05

Back-2-Back Championship Canvas Photo Giveaway & 80's Night! The first 3,000 fans receive a Canvas Photo portraying the Suns 2011 Championship celebration courtesy of Winn-Dixie. It's also 80's night! Come dress in your 80's gear and enjoy a post-game concert with 80's rock cover band Whyte Python. Also check out the hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers. Sponsored by Winn-Dixie and 96.9 The Eagle.

May 22

Vs. Birmingham

3:05

ZOOperstars Appearance, Back-2-Back Southpaw Color-me Magnet Giveaway, Sonny's Family Sunday & Kids Run the Bases! It's your first chance this season to catch the ZOOperstars' animated antics in action at the Baseball Grounds this season! ALL KIDS receive a Southpaw Color-me magnet featuring the Suns Back-2-Back Championship logo! Stop by any area Gate location to pick up a free kids' ticket while supplies last! Plus, visit your local Sonny's Bar-B-Q for a special ticket offer. Also check out the hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers. After the game, Kids Run the Bases presented by Captain D's. Sponsored by Gate, Oscar Mayer, CBS 47 and Magic 107.3.

May 23

Vs. Birmingham

11:05a

Celebration of Reading Day #3 & Autism Awareness Day. School kids from all over the Jacksonville area are invited to enjoy this special late morning game! Prizes will be rewarded for the best banner with a Suns and reading theme. No beer will be sold this day.

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