Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Sussex County Miners

Get ready for an action-packed day of sports and community spirit at Skylands Stadium with our Battle of the Badges charity event. Before the Sussex County Miners take the field against the Down East Bird Dawgs, watch the New Jersey State Police and the Pennsylvania State Police go head-to-head in a thrilling charity softball game. This year’s event will honor Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Supervisory Public Safety Dispatcher Shannon Thonus, who recently passed away at the age of 31 following a courageous battle with stage 4 cancer.
Shannon leaves behind her husband, Jim Thonus, a New Jersey State Trooper and U.S. Marine, and their two daughters, just 1 and 4 years old. Originally intended to raise funds to support Shannon’s treatment, Battle of the Badges III will now help support her children’s future, standing as a night of tribute, remembrance, and community unity.
After the softball showdown, the Miners take on the Down East Bird Dawgs, making it a full day of sports, community, and appreciation for our local heroes.
Enjoy a thrilling night of baseball, great ballpark food, and the unbeatable atmosphere of Skylands Stadium. Grab your friends and family, cheer on the Miners, and be part of the action as we make another push toward the postseason!
About Battle of the Badges
The Sussex County Miners, in partnership with the New Jersey State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, and Dorso Community Foundation, are proud to present the annual Battle of the Badges charity event at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ. Battle of the Badges helps raise funds to support first responders in need.