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AUGUSTA, GA: The Augusta GreenJackets Single “A” affiliate of the San Francisco Giants have partnered together with the Family Y Miracle League – Baseball League for a special game on Saturday, June 10th.
The GreenJackets will open gates at 4:30pm prior to Saturday night’s Augusta GreenJackets and Greenville Drive (Red Sox) 6:05pm contest. The Miracle League will take the field beginning at approximately 4:50pm. Two teams from the Miracle League will play a half an hour game with the GreenJackets players on hand to support and assist players during the game.
“We invite the CSRA to come out and cheer on the Miracle League and Your GreenJackets for this FUN annual tradition, ” stated Tom Denlinger General Manager. “We promise this is an evening you won’t soon forget, grab your friends and family and we hope to see you at the Lake.”
Fans are invited to come early as Brent Lundy will be performing on the concourse as a part of the Saturday Concert Series (4:30-5:45) and you can head to the field to cheer on the GreenJackets and the Miracle League for this special event. During the Miracle League game fans are encouraged to keep your eyes and your ears tuned into game as there will be live on-field interviews conducted with the Miracle League Players. Once the game has concluded there will be a simultaneous ceremonial first pitch thrown by the Miracle League players to players of the Augusta GreenJackets.
It’s going to be a FUN night at the Lake as the first 1,000 fans will receive a one-of-a-kind Cooling Towel courtesy of Augusta University Health, this promises to be one of our most popular giveaways of the season! Every Saturday features the Saturday Concert Series from 4:30-5:45 on the main concourse. It’s Olympic Night with special games and contests all night long. Kids 12 and under are able to run the bases after the game.
About the GreenJackets:
The 29th consecutive season of professional baseball in Augusta is underway. All GreenJackets Ticket Plans (including Full, Half, and Weekend and the all-new 6-Game Flex Plans) and individual tickets are on sale now for the 2017 season. To guarantee your seats to the most popular games, order your 2017 Ticket Packages today by reaching out to the GreenJackets Front Office at (706) 922-WINS (9467).
The New Ballpark at Riverside Village is underway and deposits are now being accepted for Full Season Seats for the 2018 season. To learn more visit www.greenjackets2018.com and place your deposit to today. Leaving the Lake, Ruling the River.
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About the Family Y of Greater Augusta Miracle League
The Family Y of Greater Augusta’s Miracle League is a adaptive baseball league specifically designed for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Games are played on a rubberized surface field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistance devices. The Miracle League Field located behind the Uptown Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Wrightsboro Road. Registration for the next session of Miracle League starts in August and games will be on Saturdays. To learn more or register contact the Wilson Family Y at (706) 922-9623.
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