Baseball is back: GreenJackets to show off alternate uniforms as Augusta Azaleas at April series

Augusta's minor-league baseball team is undergoing a blooming name-change in April.

For just two days, April 18 and 19, the Augusta GreenJackets, the single-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, will take the field as the Augusta Azaleas. The Azaleas will play host to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

Alternate home uniforms accented with pink and green will carry logos and lettering designed by Augusta artist Jason Craig.

“We could not be more thrilled to showcase the Augusta Azaleas at SRP Park this year,” said GreenJackets General Manager Brandon Greene. “Nothing captures the beauty and serenity of springtime in Augusta like the azalea flower, and we can’t wait for GreenJackets fans to see these jerseys on the field.”

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The first 1,000 fans through the gates before each Azaleas game receive Augusta Azaleas blankets. Across the two days, SRP Park in North Augusta will feature Azaleas merchandise, concession specials, live music and the traditional weekend fireworks display.

Pro baseball teams in recent years have adopted alternate uniforms, colors and logos to showcase their home cities' cultures, famous baseball players or special occasions. The uniforms have been credited with heightening fan engagement.

If it sounds familiar to Augusta, it might be because the GreenJackets have made similar whimsical changes before. In August 2019, the GreenJackets took the field as the Augusta Pimento Cheese, named after the iconic sandwich associated with the Masters Tournament.

The season-opener for the GreenJackets at SRP Park in North Augusta is Friday, April 4. The GreenJackets open the season at home for the second consecutive season, after opening on the road each year from 2018-2023. They'll be taking on the Columbia Fireflies, noted a news release. The three-game series with the Fireflies continues through Sunday.

The first 2,000 fans through the gate on Friday will receive a GreenJackets Golf Towel courtesy of SRP Federal Credit Union. Those who arrive early will be treated to a pre-game concert on the concourse from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday’s game starts at 7:05 p.m.. Saturday is a 6:05 p.m. start. Sunday’s ballgame begins of 5:05 p.m.

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