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Homestand Highlights: May 22-26 vs. Jacksonville

May 21, 2019

PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves return to Trustmark Park for a Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, May 22-26, at Trustmark Park against the Miami Marlins affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The homestand features our annual Strike Out Hunger Promotion, Thirsty Thursday, M-Braves Pennant and Patriotic Cap Giveaway, back-to-back Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganzas and a

PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves return to Trustmark Park for a Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, May 22-26, at Trustmark Park against the Miami Marlins affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The homestand features our annual Strike Out Hunger Promotion, Thirsty Thursday, M-Braves Pennant and Patriotic Cap Giveaway, back-to-back Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganzas and a special Gold Star Families Tribute on Saturday!

What's Chop'n:
New Faces:
The M-Braves roster will have five new faces from when the club left on May 10. INF Riley Unroe , OF Shean Michel , RHP Jasseel De La Cruz , RHP Andres Santiago , and LHP Jordan Harrison joined the club during the 10-game road trip to Montgomery and Birmingham. Click on each player to learn more. 

Youngest Team in Double-A:
The roster contains seven players that are 21-years-old, or younger. OF Drew Waters  is the youngest (20, 12/30/98), followed by OF Cristian Pache  (20, 11/19/98), RHP Ian Anderson (21, 5/2/98), LHP Kyle Muller  (21, 10/7/97), LHP Joey Wentz  (21, 10/6/97), OF Shean Michel (21, 9/26/97) and RHPJasseel De La Cruz (21, 6/26/97).

Who to Watch: 
Jacksonville's roster features seven of the Marlins' top-30 prospects according to most recent rankings at MLB Pipeline: RHP Sixto Sanchez  (1), RHP Jorge Guzman (9), OF Brian Miller  (14), RHP Jordan Yamamoto  (17), RHP Robert Dugger  (22), INF Joe Dunand  (Alex Rodriguez' nephew) (23) and INF Bryson Brigman  (24),

The Mississippi active roster has seven of Atlanta's top-30 prospects according to MLB Pipeline: OF Cristian Pache (1), RHP Ian Anderson (3), OF Drew Waters (6), LHP Joey Wentz (11), LHP Kyle Muller (12), LHP Tucker Davidson  (20), RHP Jasseel De La Cruz (25), INF/OF Ray-Patrick Didder (29).

Pache (17), Sanchez (27), Anderson (31), Waters (66) are all among the top-100 prospects in baseball according to MLB.com. 

Did You Know?:
The first-ever meeting between the M-Braves and Jacksonville was on April 15, 2005, at The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. With a roster featuring Jeff Francoeur, Brian McCann, and Jonathan Schuerholz, the M-Braves beat the Suns 7-4. 

Wednesday, May 22 vs. Jacksonville | 6:35 pm | Gates Open at 5:30 pm

  • "Join Us For A Jackson" - Every Wednesday this season fans can get 4 field level tickets and 4 16 oz soft drinks for just one "Andrew Jackson" ($20)! Additional tickets only $5. (AVAILABLE AT BOX OFFICE ONLY).
  • AMR First Responders Wednesday - All First Responders/Emergency Response personnel receive FREE Field Level and General Admission tickets when presenting ID at the box office. First Responders/Emergency Response personnel receive $5 tickets to all other games with ID.
  • Strike Out Hunger Night - Bring a nonperishable item and get a voucher for one $3 field level ticket to the game!

Probable Pitching Matchup: LHP Joey Wentz (1-3, 5.25) vs. RHP Jorge Guzman (1-4, 3.27)
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Thursday, May 23 vs. Jacksonville | 6:35 pm | Gates Open at 5:30 pm
  • Thirsty Thursday - Enjoy 16 oz domestic beer and 16 oz fountain drinks for just $2 each!
  • M-Braves Cornhole Tournaments - Join us on Thursday's this season for M-Braves Cornhole Tournaments presented by Central MS Cornhole & Good Times! Every Thirsty Thursday at Trustmark Park we'll have competitive tournaments outside the Farm Bureau Grill on the right-field concourse starting at 6:00 pm. Great cash & prizes to winners! $5 entry per player.
  • Teacher Appreciation Night 2.0 - Celebrate summer vacation. All teachers receive $2 admission for up to 4 guests with badge/ID! Enjoy $2 domestic beers, $2 16 oz soft drinks and $4 wine.

Probable Pitching Matchup: LHP Tucker Davidson (1-2, 1.65) vs. RHP Cody Poteet (2-3, 3.93)

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Friday, May 24 vs. Jacksonville | 6:35 pm | Gates Open at 5:30 pm
  • Fan Friday Giveaway - M-Braves Pennant - The first 1,000 fans will receive a Mississippi Braves Pennant, presented By Farm Bureau.
  • Trustmark $10K Dash For Cash - $10K in cash will be spread out in the outfield and 10 lucky fans will have 1 minute to collect as much cash as possible, presented by Trustmark.
  • Kids Run The Bases - After each Friday and Sunday home game, kids 14-and-under are invited to come run the bases like the pros after the game!
  • We Made Fist Bump Friday A Thing - As part of our Fan Friday promotion, every fan coming through the gates will receive a FREE FIST BUMP from an M-Braves representative.

Probable Pitching Matchup: RHP Jasseel De La Cruz (AA debut) vs. RHP Robert Dugger (4-5, 3.47)

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Saturday, May 25 vs. Jacksonville | 6:05 pm | Gates Open at 5:00 pm
  • Post-Game Fireworks - Join us for the first of two Patriotic themed Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks Extravaganzas at Trustmark Park!
  • M-Braves Patriotic Cap Giveaway - In partnership with Mississippi Veterans Affairs, the first 1,000 fans will receive a Mississippi Braves patriotic cap.
  • Pre-Game Gold Star Families Recognition - Arrive early and join the M-Braves as we recognize Gold Star Families from Mississippi with a ceremony on the field prior to the game. 
  • Live Music - Jason Turner Band (Rock / Americana Power Trio from Jackson, MS)

Probable Pitching Matchup: RHP Ian Anderson (2-3, 3.70) vs. RHP Sixto Sanchez (0-1, 2.53)

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Sunday, May 26 vs. Jacksonville | 6:05 pm | Gates Open at 5:00 pm
  • Post-Game Fireworks - Patriotic themed Fireworks will once again light up the night sky above Trustmark Park following the game!
  • Mugshots FamilyFest Sunday - Take advantage of a ticket deal and bring out the entire family. Receive (1) Dugout Level seat, (1) hot dog, (1) 16 oz fountain soda, (1) small popcorn, (1) M-Braves cap, and (1) FREE Fun Zone wristband FOR ONLY $18. Additional tickets with extras are $18 each. (AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE ONLY)
  • Live Petting Zoo - The first five Sunday games will feature a live Petting Zoo, courtesy of Green Top Acres that will include mini-horses, goats, sheep and of course, bunny rabbits!
  • Kids Run The Bases - After each Friday and Sunday home game, kids 14-and-under are invited to come run the bases like the pros after the game!

Probable Pitching Matchup: LHP Kyle Muller (2-1, 2.18) vs. RHP Jordan Yamamoto (3-4, 3.42)
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