SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Suns Smoke the Smokies to Open Second Half

Published on June 15, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, FL - Your Jacksonville Suns return to the Baseball Grounds to open the second half on Thursday, June 21st and will be home through Monday, June 25th, with five games against the Tennessee Smokies (CHC)!

The homestand begins on Thursday with the biggest party in town with Thursday Night Throwdown plus It's Shriners Night & Military Appreciation Night! Enjoy Buds for a Buck and 2 for 1 Cocktails at the hottest spot in Jacksonville, sponsored by Budweiser, Jim Beam, Absolut, Jagermeister, Buzz Magazine and 99.9 Gator Country! Plus all college students get in for just $5 with a College Student ID! Be sure to come out early for the Shriner's Parade and special performance from the Shriner's Clowns! Join McDonald's and the Suns in celebrating the military as veterans and active duty military can receive up to four half-price tickets with valid ID! Don't miss the official Suns Post-Game Victory Party at Maverick's at the Landing!

Friday night kicks off 90's weekend at the Baseball Grounds! Come out to see Mr. Belding from Saved by the Bell plus it's Throwback Night, Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure and Post-Game Friday Family Fireworks! It's the beginning of 90's weekend and the Suns are celebrating by bringing back Wolfson Park Pricing with HomePlate Box Tickets for just $5! Plus the Suns will wear their Pin-Striped Throwback Uniforms and the Smokies will be wearing their Grey Throwback Uniforms! The most famous principal of all time Mr. Belding, from Saved by the Bell, will be on hand all night long and available for autographs, courtesy of 99.1 WQIK and 107.3 Jack-FM! Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure team will also be at the ballpark promoting prostate cancer awareness, sponsored by UF & Shands and Walgreen's! 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! Stay after the game as this great night closes with the NAPA Friday Family Fireworks, presented by NAPA Auto Parts and your NAPA AutoCare center dealers!

90's Weekend continues on Saturday at 6:05 with Alex Rodriguez Bobblehead Giveaway Night and a Post Game Concert from "The Dave Matthews Tribute Band" plus Steak Me Out To the Ballgame! Be sure to show up early as the first 3,000 fans will get a bobblehead of Suns legend Alex Rodriguez, member of the 1994 Jacksonville Suns, courtesy of Florida Blue and Fox 30! Also before the Suns game will be an Old-Timers game featuring former Major Leaguers Desi Relaford, Ryan Freel and Kris Keller, with gates opening at 4:00! The Suns will be wearing special Buffett-style jerseys that they will wear again and be auctioned off to benefit Wolfson's Children Hospital on Saturday, July 21st! 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! 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! Be sure to stick around after the game as 90's weekend continues with a special Post-Game Concert from The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, sponsored by Rock 104.5 and X102.9!

Sunday is a Family Faith Day, Military Appreciation Day, Sonny's Family Sunday AND Pre-Game Kids Run The Bases! It's a day of Faith, Fellowship and our National Pastime on the Suns Family Faith Day featuring a special post game concert with Lindsey Ciresi & Austin Adamec, sponsored by 91.7 The Promise! Present your Sunday Church Bulletin to the Suns box office and the entire family gets in for just $10.50 Plus its an Outback Steakhouse Military Appreciation Day! All Members can show their military ID at the Suns box office for up to four half-price tickets! If you can't make it to the game it will be broadcasted live on CW17! Plus stop by your local Sonny's for a special ticket offer! Be sure to arrive early as we have a special pre-game Kids Run the Bases from 2:00-2:30, presented by VyStar Credit Union!

The homestand comes to a close on Monday with a Business Person Special & Camp Day #1! It's Baseball in the SUNShine! Get a HomePlate Box Ticket plus a Large Hot Dog and Large Beverage of your choice for just $15.50! All area camps are invited to come out to the Baseball Grounds and support the Suns during this special Monday afternoon game courtesy of 1010XL!

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.

Thurs. June 21 vs. Tennessee

7:35

Thursday Night Throw Down, Shriner's Night and Military Appreciation Night! Don't forget about the new first pitch time of 7:35pm! Come out early though and watch the Shriner's parade and special performance by the Shriner's Clowns as you enjoy Buds for a Buck and other cocktail specials! Plus show your Military ID for up to four half-price tickets! Sponsored by McDonald's, Budweiser, Absolut, Jim Beam, Jagermeister, Maverick's, Buzz Magazine & 99.9 Gator Country.

Fri. June 22 vs. Tennessee

7:05

Saved by the Bell's Mr. Belding Appearance, 90's weekend and Throw Back Night, Friday Family Fireworks and Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure! It is the beginning of 90's weekend and the Suns bring back 90's WOLFSON PARK PRICING ON HOMEPLATE BOX TICKETS FOR ONLY $5.00! The Suns players will also wear the baggy, pin-striped uniforms along with the Smokies wearing their grey throwback uniforms as they throw back to the early years of baseball! Everyone's favorite principal, Mr. Belding, is at the Baseball Grounds to kickoff 90's Weekend, and will be available for autographs! Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure team will also be at the ballpark promoting prostate cancer awareness sponsored by UF & Shands and Walgreen's. 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! Besides the 90's, Bat for the Cure and the Blood Drive, it's also the ever popular Friday Family Fireworks show after the game! Sponsored by The Blood Alliance, UF & Shands, NAPA and NAPA AutoCare Center Dealers, 99.1 WQIK and Jack 107.3-FM.

Sat. June 23 vs. Tennessee

6:05

90's Weekend, Alex Rodriguez Bobblehead Giveaway, Post-Game Concert with The Dave Matthews Tribute Band and Steak Me Out to the Ball Game! Carrying over the 90's vibe from Friday night, the Suns continue to represent everything 90's at the ballpark! The 1st 3,000 fans receive Alex Rodriguez Bobbleheads courtesy of Florida Blue! Also before the game gates will open at 4:00 P.M. for a special Old-Timer's game featuring former Major Leaguers Desi Relaford and Ryan Freel! The Suns will be wearing special Buffett-style jerseys that they will wear again and be auctioned off to benefit Wolfson's Children Hospital on Saturday, July 21st! 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! Back by popular demand on Saturday nights this season it's Steak Me Out to the Ball Game in the Sundowner Lounge! For only $25.00 you get a tender 8 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon, baked potato, salad, non-alcoholic beverage and General Admission ticket! Plus stick around after the game for a 90's rocking concert with The Dave Matthews Tribute Band! Sponsored by Florida Blue, The Blood Alliance, FOX 30, Rock 1045 and X102.9.

Sun. June 24 vs. Tennessee

3:05

Family Faith Day, Military Appreciation Day & Sonny's Family Sunday! The ballpark becomes a field of worship and fellowship on the Suns Family Faith Day featuring a special post-game concert! Present your Sunday church bulletin to the Suns box office and the whole family gets in for just $10.50! It's also Military Appreciation Day sponsored by Outback Steakhouse! Military members bring your military IDs to the Suns box office and receive up to 4 half-price tickets! Also stop by your local Sonny's for a special ticket offer! Join us early for a special pre-game Kids Run The Bases from 2:00-2:30! If you can't make it to the game it will be broadcasted live on CW17! Sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, Sonny's, VyStar Credit Union and 91.7 The Promise.

Mon. June 25 vs. Tennessee

1:05

Buisness Person Special & Camp Day #1! It's Baseball in the Sunshine! Get a homeplate box seat plus a large hot dog and large beverage of your choice for just $15.50! All area camps are invited to come out to the Baseball Grounds and support the Suns during this special Monday afternoon game! Sponsored by Car Spa and 1010XL.

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