Photos by Jay Metz from the Jacksonville Suns
Sitting in my seat next to first base with a hot dog in one hand and a bag of fresh-cooked popcorn in the other, the sounds of the season – baseball season – surround me. The umpire yelling out his calls. The crack of the bat. Fans cheering.
What do I love about baseball in the heart of River City? The smell of the freshly cooked food distributed throughout the crowd, listening to the announcer call out the game play-by-play and watching the sun set behind the grandstands.
In addition to these familiar sights and sounds of the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Suns welcomed two new members to their team this season: Cesar Roman, the athletic trainer, and Scott Smith, the strength and conditioning coach.
Don’t miss out on the action! Here’s a peek at what’s on deck for the hottest team in minor league baseball this season:
Upcoming Special Events
- Super Hero Night – April 19
- Easter Egg Hunt – April 20
- Military Appreciation Night – May 26
- Jimmy Buffet Night – June 21
Special Guests
- Dale Murphy former Atlanta Braves player – May 30
- Mountain Man from Duck Dynasty – June 6
Weekly Events
- Monday – Belly Buster Mondays
- Thursday – $5 College Student Nights and Thursday Night Throw Down (with $1 beers!)
- Friday – Family Fireworks
- Saturday – Blood Drive
For more information on promotions, giveaways and game events, visit JaxSuns.com. For more fun things to do Downtown, including places to drink or dine pre- or post-game, visit our website dtjax.com.