NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, are set to host the first-ever Guns ‘N’ Hoses Softball Tournament at SRP Park on Sunday, May 4.
The one-day event will feature six law enforcement and emergency service teams from across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), all competing for bragging rights and a championship title.
The tournament will celebrate the work of first responders while also raising funds for FireK, a nonprofit that supports firefighting families facing cancer-related financial challenges.
“We’re excited to host this new event at SRP Park on May 4 with various organizations across the CSRA,” said GreenJackets Director of Marketing Catie Graf. “It’s a great opportunity for us to show our gratitude to our first responders, have some fun competition, and support a great cause.”
Teams Competing:
- North Augusta Public Safety
- Aiken Public Safety
- Aiken County Sheriffs
- Richmond County Sheriffs
- Augusta Fire
- SRS Fire
The gates open at 9 a.m., with the first game beginning at 9:30 a.m. between North Augusta Public Safety and Augusta Fire. Each game will be capped at one hour or seven innings, and the championship game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Game Schedule:
- 9:30 a.m. – North Augusta Public Safety vs. Augusta Fire
- 10:30 a.m. – Aiken County Sheriffs vs. Richmond County Sheriffs
- 11:30 a.m. – SRS Fire vs. Game 1 Winner
- 12:30 p.m. – Aiken Public Safety vs. Game 2 Winner
Tickets are $10 (plus fees), with a portion of proceeds going to FireK. Fans can enjoy limited concessions throughout the day, and The Hive Pro Shop will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The tournament also kicks off the countdown to First Responders Night at SRP Park on Tuesday, May 20, when the GreenJackets will play the Charleston RiverDogs.
Community sponsors for both events include Aurubis Richmond, Bridgestone, Floor & Décor, Prossers Septic Tank Services and Samson’s/Galaxy Distribution.
For more information, visit: http://www.greenjacketsbaseball.com/
