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West Tenn Diamond Jaxx update

Published on June 1, 2006 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


*FIREWORKS, Faith Night, Team Autograph Night Highlight June 2nd-11th Homestand*

The West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx will return to Jackson for a ten game homestand beginning on Friday, June 2nd. The first five games will pit the Diamond Jaxx against the Tennessee Smokies, the AA-Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the homestand will conclude with the Birmingham Barons' only trip to Jackson during the 2006 regular season.

Friday, June 2nd will feature "Kids Run the Bases" after the ballgame. This is an opportunity for all children ages 12 and under to get on the same field as the future stars of the Chicago Cubs and run the bases following the conclusion of the game.

Saturday, June 3rd is a FIREWORKS night at Pringles Park. Jackson Parent Magazine is sponsoring the fantastic fireworks display that will light up the sky after the game. After the fireworks, children will have another opportunity to "Run the Bases." And, fans 21 and older can enjoy $2.00 draft beer through the end of the seventh inning.

Sunday, June 4th will feature another "Kids Run the Bases" day as well as "Church Bulletin Sunday." Anyone that brings the current church bulletin from his or her church will receive one (1) free General Admission ticket at the Diamond Jaxx box office.

Monday, June 5th is another $2.00 Draft Beer Night.

Tuesday, June 6th is "Two for Tuesday" at Pringles Park. All Tickets, in every section, are buy one (1) get one (1) free. Also, take advantage of the two-for-one deal on Hot Dogs and bags of Popcorn at the concession stands.

Wednesday, June 7th, the first game against the Barons, the AA-Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, will be "Wrigley Wednesday." Wearing any type of Chicago Cubs apparel will earn each patron one (1) free General Admission ticket at the Diamond Jaxx box office.

Thursday, June 8th is another "Thirsty Thursday." Enjoy two-for-one specials on fountain drinks all game long and on draft beer until the bottom of the seventh inning.

Friday, June 9th, will be the first "Faith Night™" of the 2006 season, brought to you by Third Coast Sports. The evening will feature a pre-game concert by Christian band Mainstay. The band whose music is described as "sweet, melodic vocals paired with dynamic modern rock" just released an album named "Well Meaning Fiction" and samples of their music can be heard at www.mainstayrock.com. The gates will open at 5:30pm and the concert is slated to run from 5:45pm until 6:45pm. In addition to the concert, Bob and Larry of The VeggieTales will be entertaining children of all ages for the evening. As always, Friday nights feature "Kids Run the Bases" after the game.

Saturday, June 10th is Diamond Jaxx Team Autograph Night. When the gates open at 6:00pm, you will have the opportunity to go on the field and get autographs from the future stars of the Chicago Cubs. The autograph session will run until 6:30pm. After the game, children will have yet another opportunity to "Run the Bases." And, fans 21 and older can purchase $2.00 draft beer through the end of the seventh inning.

Sunday, June 11th wraps up the homestand with another "Church Bulletin Special." Diamond Jaxx fans can bring your June 11th church bulletin to the Diamond Jaxx box office and receive one (1) FREE General Admission ticket. Also, "Kids Run the Bases" after the game.

All Monday-Saturday games will begin at 7:05pm and the Sunday games will begin at 1:05pm. Unless otherwise noted, gates will open one hour before each game.

To purchase tickets, access the complete schedule, or to inquire about promotional opportunities, call the Diamond Jaxx box office at (731) 988-5299 or log onto www.diamondjaxx.com.

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*Diamond Jaxx/AdvantEdge Sports Summer Baseball Camp, June 5-7*

The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, the AA Southern League Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, will team up with AdvantEdge Sports to host a three-day baseball camp June 5-7. The Summer Camp, intended for ages 6-14, will take place at Pringles Park. Each day of the camp will begin at 8:30am and will conclude at 12:00pm.

The 2006 Diamond Jaxx and AdvantEdge Sports Summer Camp will focus on improving fundamental baseball skills by using instructional methods from baseball professionals as well as instructional videos. The camp will offer the children the opportunity to share the field with the Diamond Jaxx and receive instruction from the future stars of the Chicago Cubs.

The cost of the 2006 Summer Camp is a flat rate of $125.00 per child (team discounts are available). The Summer Camp fee includes instruction from AdvantEdge Sports owners Will Lowrey and former Union University Head Coach Andy Rushing, as well as select members of the Diamond Jaxx. The fee also includes a camp tee shirt, free General Admission tickets to the June 7 game as well as recognition on the field before the game on June 7.

For more information about the 2006 Summer Camp or to sign up contact Will Lowrey of AdvantEdge Sports at (731) 928-2989 or the Diamond Jaxx at (731) 988-5299.

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*Raise Money with the Diamond Jaxx*

The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx are offering your organization the opportunity to raise funds by selling Diamond Jaxx Fan Packs. Each Fan Pack contains five (5) vouchers that can be redeemed at the Pringles Park Box Office for one (1) General Admission ticket per voucher to any game during the 2006 regular season and one (1) certificate for 25% off merchandise in the Clubhouse Store at Pringles Park. Each Fan Pack sells for $20.00 with the Diamond Jaxx and your organization splitting the profit. So, for each Fan Pack you sell, your organization will receive $10.00!

There are just four easy steps to raising money by selling Fan Packs: 1) Notify the Diamond Jaxx of how many Fan Packs you would like to sell and what timeframe you would like to sell them in and we will provide you with the appropriate number of Fan Packs, 2) Sell as many Fan Packs as you can for $20.00 each within the timeframe you set, being sure to collect $20.00 for each Fan Pack sold, 3) At the deadline, return in any leftover Fan Packs as well as all of the money you collected to the Diamond Jaxx, 4) A profit check will be issued to your organization.

For more information, to obtain Fan Packs for your organization, or to find out about other fundraising opportunities with the Diamond Jaxx, call (731) 988-5299 or e-mail David Madison at dmadison@diamondjaxx.com.

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*Diamond Jaxx in Race for First Place*

Following a ten game homestand in which the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx went 4-6, the team hit the road for a quick five game set in Huntsville against the Stars.

For the first game of the series on Sunday, May 28th, the Diamond Jaxx sent J.R. Mathes to the hill. Mathes kept the Diamond Jaxx in the game allowing just two runs on three hits while striking out eight, but received no run support in his five and two-thirds innings. The Diamond Jaxx trailed heading into the eighth inning and then turned on the offensive magic. Chris Walker led off the inning with a triple and was driven in via a single by Eric Patterson. Patterson was able to advance to third on an errant pick-off attempt. Nic Jackson drove in Patterson with a single to tie the game. Following a Brandon Sing walk, Scott Moore sacrificed the runners to second and third. Huntsville then intentionally walked Adam Greenberg to load the bases for Miguel Negron. Negron sent a pitch into the stratosphere over the right field wall for a grand slam and a 6-2 lead that would prove to be the final.

Carlos Marmol pitched for the Diamond Jaxx on Memorial Day, May 29th. Marmol worked only three and two-thirds innings allowing two runs on four hits while striking out four. Trailing 2-0 and headed into the seventh inning, the Jaxx found the comeback magic for the second night in a row. Adam Greenberg, Carlos Rojas, and Richard Lewis all took walks in succession. Chris Walker grounded into a double play to score Greenberg and advanced Rojas to third. Gary Cates hit a ground ball too hot for Huntsville to handle, scoring Rojas and setting up a go-ahead double for Nic Jackson. Cates scored making it 3-2 and that would be the final in the Diamond Jaxx victory.

Tuesday, May 30th's game was postponed due to rain. To make up for the postponed game, the Diamond Jaxx played a double header with the Stars on Wednesday night, May 31st. In the first game of the night, Diamond Jaxx starter Chris Shavers gave up four runs, three earned, on six hits through four and one-third innings. He left the game with the lead and was in line for the win. Richard Lewis proved to be the Jaxx star of the game going 3-for-5 with a homer, his first of the year, and four runs batted in. Chris Walker went 4-for-5 while driving in a run and Eric Patterson also had a RBI on his lone hit. Jose Reyes and Nic Jackson had two hits each and one RBI a piece for the final two tallies of the first game. Pignatiello put an exclamation on the end of a four-run eight by closing the door for the Jaxx 10-6 win.

In the nightcap Paul Schappert worked only three innings allowing one run on five hits for the Diamond Jaxx. The Jaxx nine hit attack was lead by Gary Cates, Nic Jackson, and Adam Greenberg with two hits each and Cates driving in two runs. Jackson and Brandon Sing also tacked on one run each as the Jaxx sent the Stars to their 13th straight loss in a 5-2 victory. Carlos Vasquez and Clay Rapada worked the final four frames picking up the win and the save respectively.

The Diamond Jaxx strong road play combined with a slight skid by the Chattanooga Lookouts, have the Jaxx within one game of first place with 16 games left in the first half of the season. West Tenn has one more game in Huntsville tonight before coming back home for ten straight, five with the Tennessee Smokies and five with the Birmingham Barons. Make sure to catch the Diamond Jaxx in action at the "Big Chip" or listen to all the action live on News Talk 101.5FM.

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