Augusta Green Jackets’ fans pack SRP Park for opening day

NORTH AUGUSTA, G.A. (WJBF) – the evening native baseball followers look ahead to all yr lengthy. Opening evening for the Augusta GreenJackets at SRP Park – their third yr as an affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.

“Play Ball!”

And identical to that baseball season formally began at SRP Park. Lots of of individuals packed into the stadium to cheer on their beloved Augusta Inexperienced Jackets.
Most followers have been excited in regards to the huge return. Watching the inexperienced jackets play was one thing they’ve been ready for for the reason that season final ended.

“We’ve been season ticket holders for the reason that inexperienced jackets, first got here out right here to SRP. So, yeah, we’re true followers, most likely the most important ones,” mentioned a North Augusta resident.

And for others, the opening day environment was their manner of kicking off the summer season.

“We love sports activities we love SRP park. So yeah we adore it all. So, it’s very thrilling for us,” mentioned Renee Kenney.

“We get to get out right here and meet individuals, your mates and simply take pleasure in day on the ballpark,” mentioned Matthew Kenney.

One mother flew all the way in which from California simply to look at her son make his huge debut as an Augusta Inexperienced Jacket.

“We’re excited to see our son play and get this win,” mentioned Tina Bacastrom

And it was a household affair for lots of the individuals at SRP Park. One other mother was bringing her son to the sport following his return from the navy.

“It’s been two years. I’m energetic navy. So, I’m on depart,” mentioned a North Augusta resident.

“I’m a proud mamma,” mentioned a North Augusta resident.

Even the North Augusta Mayor, Britton Williams couldn’t include his pleasure.

“The inexperienced jackets do an unbelievable job. They’re an ideal companion for us right here in North Augusta. So, we’re simply so excited to begin off this season and we’re enthusiastic about this place being packed. It’s superior.

Mayor Williams says they anticipated tons of of 1000’s of followers to point out up Tuesday evening and by the seems to be of it, they weren’t improper.

“You noticed the automotive strains all the way in which down the middle road? Yeah, it’s actually thrilling good climate tonight the temperature is superior. So can’t have a greater day for opening evening. We’re fired up,” mentioned Mayor Williams.