SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Suns Turn the Wahoos Blue Through Monday

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


JACKSONVILLE, FL - Your Jacksonville Suns return to the Baseball Grounds on Thursday, May 17th and will be home through Monday, May 21st, with five games against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (CIN)!

Be sure to join us on Thursday as the homestand kicks off with the biggest party in town with Thursday Night Throwdown! Enjoy Buds for a Buck and 2 for 1 Cocktails at the hottest spot in Jacksonville! Sponsored by Tyson(r) Any'tizers(r) Snacks, Budweiser, Jim Beam, Absolut, Jagermeister, Buzz Magazine and Gator Country 99.9. Don't miss the official Suns Post-Game Victory Party at Maverick's at the Landing!

Join the Suns in celebrating JTA Night and the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts on Friday plus Post-Game Fireworks! Its JTA night in support of National Transportation Week, sponsored by JTA and 95.1 WAPE! The Suns will also recognize 100 years of Girl Scouts and their traditions and accomplishments with a pregame parade on the field and a Girl Scout Garden Party! Also check out the hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers! Stay after the game for the NAPA Friday Family Fireworks, presented by NAPA Auto Parts and your NAPA AutoCare center dealers!

Saturday at 6:05 is our Armed Forces Day Celebration, Mike Stanton Bobblehead Giveaway, Steak Me Out to the Ball Game and Post Game Country Concert with Beau Braswell! Join the Suns, who will be wearing their Red, White and Blue Jerseys that will be auctioned off on July 3rd to benefit the USO, as we honor all of the men and women serving in our Armed Forces on this special day! Be sure to show up early as their will be a NAVY re-enlistment ceremony on the field before the game and the first 3,000 fans will get a Mike Stanton Bobblehead courtesy of Navy Mutual Aid Association! Also before the game at 3:00 will be a Miracle League Game on the field! 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! Plus check out the hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers! Be sure to stick around after the game for a special Post-Game Concert from rising country star Beau Braswell brought to you by 99.1 WQIK!

Bring the family out on Sunday for our FREE Kids Clinic on the Field, and Kids Run the Bases! Bring your kids early for a special free on-field clinic featuring special instruction from Suns players and coaches from 1:30-2:30, sponsored by The Florida Times Union, CW17, Jack 107.3 & SportsRadio 930! Be sure to pick up a copy of the Sunday Florida Times Union or check out Jacksonville.com for a free kids ticket! Check out the hottest rides from your Southern Ford Dealers and be sure to stick around after the game for Kids Run the Bases, presented by VyStar Credit Union!

Monday the homestand comes to a close with Celebration of Reading Day #3! This special 11:05 A.M. matinee welcomes school kids from across the area for a day 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 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. May 17 vs. Pensacola

7:35

Thursday Night Throw Down with the first pitch now at 7:35pm! Enjoy Buds for a Buck and other cocktail specials at the hottest spot in Jacksonville during the summer! Sponsored by Tyson(r) Any'tizers(r) snacks, Budweiser, Absolut, Jim Beam, Jagermeister, Maverick's & Gator Country 99.9.

Fri. May 18 vs. Pensacola

7:05

100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts, JTA Night and Friday Family Fireworks! The Suns recognize 100 years of Girl Scout traditions and accomplishments with pregame parade on the field and a Girl Scout Garden Party! Plus it is JTA Night as the Suns support National Transportation Week. Don't forget to check out the hottest rides in town from your Southern Ford Dealers. All of the night's festivities capped off with the best fireworks in town with the NAPA and NAPA AutoCare Center Dealers postgame fireworks show! Sponsored by NAPA and your friendly neighborhood NAPA AutoCare Center Dealers, Southern Ford Dealers, JTA and 95.1 WAPE.

Sat. May 19 vs. Pensacola

6:05

Armed Forces Day Celebration, Mike Stanton Bobblehead Giveaway, Steak Me Out to the Ball Game and Post-Game Country Concert! It's Armed Forces Day at the ballpark honoring the men and women serving in our Armed Forces! Mike Stanton Bobbleheads will be given out at the gates to the 1st 3,000 fans, brought to you by Navy Mutual Aid Association. 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! Also, come early for a 3:00 baseball game featuring Miracle League players! Don't forget to check out the hottest rides in town from your Southern Ford Dealers. On stage after the game is up and coming country sensation, Beau Braswell! Sponsored by Navy Mutual Aid Association, Southern Ford Dealers, 99.1 WQIK.

Sun. May 20 vs. Pensacola

3:05

FREE Kids Clinic on the Field and Kids Run the Bases! It's a great day to be a KID at the Baseball Grounds with a FREE pregame kids clinic on the field with Suns players and coaching staff from 1:30-2:30. Free kids tickets available in the Florida Times Union and at Jacksonville.com. Don't forget to check out the hottest rides in town from your Southern Ford Dealers. Stick around after the game for VyStar Kids Run the Bases! Sponsored by Southern Ford Dealers, The Florida Times-Union, CW17, Magic 107.3 and SportsRadio 930.

Mon. May 21 vs. Pensacola

11:05a

Celebration of Reading Day #3 and Autism Awareness Day! 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! Prizes are awarded to the classrooms participating in the Suns banner contests. Show the Suns your school spirit with banners supporting reading! No beer sold.

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