Augusta GreenJackets Announce Return of Miracle League/RECing Crew Buddy Game at SRP Park This Saturday

Augusta GreenJackets Announce Return of Miracle League/RECing Crew Buddy Game at SRP Park This Saturday

GreenJackets and Greater Augusta Family YMCA, The RECing Crew Partner For Buddy Game On Augusta Pimento Cheese Night

North Augusta, SC\ (6/13) The Augusta GreenJackets, the Carolina League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, are thrilled to announce the return of the Miracle League to SRP Park this Saturday, June 17th at 4:45 PM. Players from the Greater Augusta Family YMCA’s Miracle League and the RECing Crew will play a special exhibition game joined by players from the GreenJackets, before Augusta takes on the Carolina Mudcats at 6:05.

“We’re thrilled to be able to bring this opportunity for the Miracle League and RECing Crew back for 2023,” said GreenJackets VP Tom Denlinger. “It’s something our fans, players, and community really enjoy, and we’re excited for this Saturday!”

The game will start shortly after gates open at 4:30, and go for approximately half an hour. Every Miracle League player will be paired with a player from the GreenJackets, with the event concluding with a full-team first pitch.

“The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. The players get to enjoy the game just like any other athlete,” stated Rina Sinclair Associate Executive Director of Wilson Family YMCA. “Also, the parents get to sit in the stands and enjoy watching their child play a game, while a volunteer buddy helps the player throughout the game. To see the joy on these players' faces is an experience not like any other.”

The Miracle League is a baseball league designed for children and adults with disabilities. The games are played on a vulcanized rubber field, in order to maximize accessibility. The Family Y offers both competitive and non-competitive leagues. In the non-competitive leagues, each player is paired with a buddy, and there are no outs or scores, while the competitive league does keep score and players compete without assistance.

Game Lineup:

Saturday, June 17th vs. Carolina Mudcats (6:05 first pitch, gates open at 4:30)| Media partner: KICKS99

Augusta Pimento Cheese Night + Off The Back Jersey Auction + Miracle League Buddy Game + Fireworks!

• It’s back! For one night and one night only, the GreenJackets will play as the Augusta Pimento Cheese, wearing special edition jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game! Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.

• Learn more about the Augusta Pimento Cheese Identity and stock up on the new gear by visiting: https://www.milb.com/augusta/ballpark/gj-pimento-cheese

• Join us at 4:30 for a special treat, GreenJackets players and local children from the Miracle League & Recing Crew will be playing a Buddy Game on the field from 4:45-5:15. Come cheer them on! You won’t want to miss this annual tradition!

• Be sure to stick around for a cheesy postgame BOOMing Fireworks Extravaganza!

State Farm Family Saturday - Presented by Anthony and London Thuan State Farm

• What better way to spend your Saturday than taking your family out to the ballpark? Swing by their tent on the concourse for a pre-game player autograph session from 4:45-5:00pm

White Claw Pre-Game Concert

• Don’t miss the White Claw Pre-Game Concert on the concourse, featuring tunes from CSRA’s own Jaycie Ward from 4:30-5:30pm. Every Saturday Fans can enjoy $6 ice cold White Claws until first pitch!

The GreenJackets are home Tuesday, June 13th – Sunday, June 18th featuring two collector’s giveaways, fireworks, Augusta Pimento Cheese Night, Father’s Day and more! For tickets and more information, visit https://www.milb.com/augusta/fans/gj-homestand-preview

About The Family Y of Greater Augusta’s Miracle League

The Family Y of Greater Augusta’s Miracle League is a 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 is located behind the Uptown Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Wrightsboro Road.

For questions or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Rina White at [email protected] or at 706-922-9597.

About the RECing Crew

The RECing Crew Special Leisure and Recreation Association was established in 2002 by the families and friends of those with disabilities to offer leisure and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities from the CSRA. These programs enhance the physical, emotional, and social growth of those that participate. Currently, there are 200+ individuals, ranging in the ages from 6-88, that participate in one or more programs.

About SRP Park/Augusta GreenJackets

The Augusta GreenJackets are the Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Augusta GreenJackets Season Seat Membership and Group Area Packages are on-sale now. To learn more about the benefits and to lock in your seat to cheer on the Braves of tomorrow, visit www.gjmembers.com or call (803) 349-WINS (9467).

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