Suns Set for Playoff Push against Biscuits and BayBears

Published on August 1, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Your Jacksonville Suns return home on Friday, August 3rd and will be home for ten games against two of their division rivals through Sunday, August 12th with five games against the Montgomery Biscuits (TB) and five games against the Mobile BayBears (ARI).

Friday night the homestand begins with Family Faith Night, 80's weekend kick off and Friday Family Fireworks! Join us for a night of faith, fellowship and our national pastime with a post-game Christian Concert featuring Jonny Diaz, brother of Braves Outfielder Matt Diaz, and former Jacksonville Expos and Major League Pitcher Kent Bottenfield, courtesy of Chick-Fil-A & 91.7 The Promise! Also some of the 1987 Jaxpos will be on hand, courtesy of 99.1 WQIK! The Blood Alliance 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 hot dog and soda voucher and a special Suns gift! Also check out the newest and hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers which will be on hand! Plus stick around after the game and before the concert for the NAPA Friday Family Fireworks courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts and your local NAPA Auto Care Center Dealers!

Saturday is 80's Night with 1987 Larry Walker Jaxpos Bobblehead Giveaway, 1987 Jacksonville Expos Blue Jersey Auction, Eighties' Post Game Concert, Breakin BBoy McCoy & Steak Me out to the Ballgame! Join the Suns in celebrating the Jaxpos of the 80's! The first 3,000 fans will get a Bobblehead of former Jacksonville Expos Outfielder Larry Walker courtesy of Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, CBS 47 & 96.9 The Eagle! The Suns players will be wearing special Powder Blue Jaxpos jerseys to be auctioned off during the game benefiting the Will to Live Foundation! Be sure to bid on one as you can win a jersey right off of your favorite player's back! Plus making his first appearance at the Baseball Grounds in several seasons and back by popular demand is the talented Breakin BBoy McCoy! After the game stick around and enjoy an eighties concert with the Little Green Men! The Blood Alliance 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 hot dog and soda voucher and a special Suns gift! Be sure to check out some of the hottest rides from your local Southern Ford Dealers which will be on hand! Saturday means Steak Me Out to the Ballgame! Get a tender 8 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon, baked potato, salad, non-alcoholic beverage and general admission to the game for only $25!

Sunday see Breakin BBoy McCoy, Library Day, South Georgia Day, Rounds at the Grounds, Olympic Games Day, Sonny's Family Sunday and Kids Run the Bases! Back for more in-game dancing is the popular Breakin' BBoy McCoy! Through the Jacksonville Public Library's summer reading program, one lucky boy and girl will win a NEW bicycle, courtesy of Tyson(r) Any'tizers(r) Snacks & V101.5! Also, library kids can bring your library card to the ticket windows for special admission to the game! It's South Georgia Day at the ballpark where South Georgia fans can get half price tickets by showing your Georgia I.D. at the Suns Box Office, to come out and celebrate your community and will be recognized throughout the game. It's also your last chance to check out the hottest rides in town from your Southern Ford Dealers. Before the excitement of the game and performances, the Healthy Start Coalition are hosting their annual pre-game softball game for Rounds at the Grounds. Plus it's Stitch n' Pitch Night! Also before the game at 3:30 is the Suns Olympic Games on the Field for kids ages 10-12! It's A Sonny's Family Sunday, stop by your local Sonny's for a special ticket offer! After the game it is time again for VyStar Kids Run the Bases.

The homestand continues on Monday with St. Johns County Night and Belly Buster Monday! Join us as we celebrate all things St. Johns County with special ticket packages available for St. Johns County residents and businesses, courtesy of Mowrey, Shoemaker & Beardsley, P.L.! It's also a Belly Buster Monday and for just $20 you can get a HomePlate Box Ticket plus an all you can eat buffet of hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream treats and soft drinks from 6-8! It's also a Car Spa Monday! Stop by Car Spa to find out how you can get free tickets!

Tuesday night the Suns bid farewell to the Biscuits with a Fifty-Cent Family Feast & Gate Tuesday Night Tickets! Enjoy $.50 hot dogs, peanuts and ice cream treats, courtesy of Oscar Mayer, Hampton Farms, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Folio Weekly and Lite 96.1! Present a receipt from any local Gate Gas Station at the Suns Box Office for Buy One-Get-One Tickets!

Wednesday night the Suns welcome in the BayBears for the first of five games and it's a Winn-Dixie Wednesday and Honor the Military Night! Bring your Winn-Dixie Customer Reward card to the Suns box office and receive 2 for 1 tickets! Also you can show your Military ID at the Suns box office for up to Four Half Price tickets, courtesy of McDonalds & RadioNOW 97.9!

Be sure to join us on Thursday for Thursday Night Throwdown & Throwback Night! It's the final Throwback Night of the year as the Suns will be wearing their Throwback Pin-Striped Uniforms! Enjoy Buds for a Buck and 2 for 1 Cocktails on Throwback Night at the hottest spot in Jacksonville sponsored by Budweiser, Jim Beam, Absolut, Jagermeister, Buzz Magazine and Mavericks!

Friday with a special 1:05 start time is Senior Day and Baseball in the SUNShine! All Seniors 62+ get half price tickets!

Saturday night at 7:05 bring the family to see the Zooperstars, Second Harvest Food Drive, Fireworks and Steak Me Out to the Ballgame! The Zooperstars return with their Zany Antics featuring Tim Tebull, Cow Ripken Jr., Harry Canary and more, courtesy of Winn-Dixie, CBS 47 & 95.1 WAPE! Bring your canned goods and non-perishable food items to the Baseball Grounds to help the Second Harvest Food Bank and receive a Suns Oven Mitt! Plus enjoy Steak Me Out to the Ballgame! Get a tender 8 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon, baked potato, salad, non-alcoholic beverage and general admission to the game for only $25! Plus stick around after the game for your last chance of the season to see Fireworks with a special Saturday edition of the NAPA Family Fireworks courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts and your local NAPA Auto Care Center Dealers!

Sunday the homestand comes to a close with the Zooperstars, Back-to-School Day and Kids run the Bases! It's your last chance in 2012 to catch the Zooperstars and all of their crazy characters, sponsored by Winn-Dixie, Fox 30 & 107.3 Jack FM! Plus stick around after the game as all kids can run the bases courtesy of VyStar Credit 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 2012 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.

Fri. August 3 vs. Montgomery