Garrett's walk-off wins series opener for Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Stone Garrett's walk-off single banked the series opener for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2-1 over the Biloxi Shuckers in front of 7,116 fans at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Robert Fans enjoyed Vice Night and a special postgame fireworks show presented by 121 Financial and Darley's Plumbing.The
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
The score was tied at one in the ninth inning when
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Saturday's winning raffle number of 1219042005 won a prize of $302.
Jacksonville hosts Biloxi at 3:05 p.m. on Sunday from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. LHP Mackenzie Mills (1-5, 4.50 ERA) makes the start for the Jumbo Shrimp against Shuckers RHP
Gates open at 2 p.m. on Sunday for a Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday. Families are welcome to play catch on the field before the game, plus Jumbo Shrimp players will be signing autographs. Each Sunday also features free face painting, balloon animals and popular kids show and movie characters roaming the park. Elmo will be around on Sunday at the Baseball Grounds. On Mother's Day, fans can enjoy a very special day with $5 Raspberry Sunrise Mimosas at the Budweiser Tiki Terrace and Wheelhouse Lounge. In addition, 25 oz. Corona cans will be available for $5. After the game, all moms in attendance are invited to run the bases with all kids ages 12 and under.
ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League's Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by General Manager Harold Craw. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.