Game ends in 5-5 deadlock, Jumbo Shrimp retain possession of A. Philip Randolph Cup
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Raines High School Vikings and Ribault High School Trojans tied 5-5 in four innings on Thursday at the Bragan Baseball Complex at Fort Family Regional Park.
“I want to congratulate both Raines and Ribault on a very hard-played game by both teams,” said Jumbo Shrimp executive vice president/general manager Harold Craw. “The Jumbo Shrimp want to sincerely thank Duval County Public Schools, Walk-Off Charities and everyone who has helped make the High School Heritage Classic a continued success in our club’s salute to Black History.”
Both teams wore customized Jacksonville Red Caps uniforms to commemorate the Negro American League team that played in Jacksonville from 1938 until 1942. The Jumbo Shrimp will retain possession of the A. Philip Randolph Cup, which honors the legacy of local Civil Rights icon Asa Philip Randolph, until next season’s game.
In a back-and-forth affair, each side scored twice in the second, twice in the third and once in the fourth for the final 5-5 margin.
The Jumbo Shrimp will play as the Red Caps for select games during the upcoming 2024 season presented by FIS. The club’s Opening Day at 121 Financial Ballpark is on Friday, March 29. Season tickets, mini plans and group outings are on sale now by visiting www.jaxshrimp.com or calling 904-358-2846.
ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at 121 Financial Ballpark. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League’s Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by general manager Harold Craw. The club added its second Promotional Trophy in three years following the 2019 season. The 2021 season marked the return of Triple-A baseball in Jacksonville. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.
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