DODGERS WELCOME CARDINALS AND PHILLIES DURING SIX-GAME HOMESTAND
LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers return to Los Angeles tomorrow following a 4-3 road trip to Chicago and Pittsburgh and welcome the St. Louis Cardinals (April 28 – 30) and Philadelphia Phillies (May 1 – 3) to Dodger Stadium. Tickets remain on sale for all six games of the homestand and can be purchased at Dodgers.com/Tickets.
Fans are in for a fun weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals, as the three- game set kicks off on Friday at 7:10 p.m. with UCLA Night presented by UCLA Health and Friday Night Fireworks, presented by California Pizza Kitchen. On Saturday, the Dodgers will induct Manny Mota into the Legends of Dodger Baseball, presented by Bank of America, a distinction awarded to Dodger greats and their impact on the organization, both on and off the field. Mota has become a historic staple of the Dodger franchise as a player, coach and broadcaster, and was inducted into the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. Mota will be presented with a plaque that will become a permanent fixture at Dodger Stadium in the Centerfield Plaza. Fans attending the game with take home a Manny Mota bobblehead, presented by Bank of America, commemorating the induction. The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will be donating over 12,000 items, including baseball uniforms, t-shirts, and hats to MotasFaces, whose primary mission is to help the children of the Dominican Republic who need it most.
As the calendar turns to May, the Dodgers will host the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series, starting with a 7:10 p.m. game and a stadium wide giveaway of a Dustin May bobblehead, presented by Security Benefit. The Dodgers will also host LAFC night and celebrate the club’s 2022 MLS Cup victory. Fans from galaxies near and far, far away who purchased a special ticket pack will take home a one-of-a-kind beanie as the team celebrates Star Wars Night on Tuesday. The homestand will wrap up with a mid-day 1:10 p.m. game against the Phillies and the season’s first Viva Los Dodgers festival, sponsored by Spectrum and Budweiser, will be held in Centerfield Plaza.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) conducts it’s 50/50 raffle at every home game and fans can purchase tickets from uniformed ticket sellers wearing pink aprons or at stationary kiosks located throughout the concourses at Dodger Stadium. Fans can stop by the LADF Homebase in Centerfield (next to CPK) to purchase bomber jackets, $15 t-shirts, bobbleheads and autographed memorabilia. LADF is a proud funding partner for the LA2050 Grants Challenge and are encouraging Dodger fans to stop by their Homebase to cast their vote for the issue areas that will receive funding, from homelessness to park access to many others. The pop up voting experience will be available on Friday, April 28 and Wednesday, May 3 and or by visiting la2050.me/Vote.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a host of activities and pregame ceremonies throughout the homestand. A schedule and full list of promotions can be found below:
Friday, April 28, 7:10 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Ticket Pack: White bucket hat for UCLA Night presented by UCLA Health
- Anthem: Aliice
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Emma Egizii, UCLA women’s soccer player
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Vin Scully Tribute Video
- Centerfield Plaza will host the UCLA women’s soccer team and coaches along with the 2022 NCAA championship trophy and its Spirit Squat and mascot. DJ Roxy will spin tunes
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Jacob Steven Ruiz
- Postgame: Fireworks Show presented by California Pizza Kitchen
Saturday, April 29, 6:10 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Promotion: Manny Mota Legends of Dodger Baseball Bobblehead, presented by Bank of America
- Pregame ceremonies will include the induction of Manny Mota to the Legends of Dodger Baseball, presented by Bank of America. Members of his family will accompany him on the field.
- Anthem: MONOGEM
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Manny Mota
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Members of the Mota family
- Centerfield Plaza will host Azucar for music before the game
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Jose Barreto
- Postgame will host Azucar for a 30-minute set
Sunday, April 30, 1:10 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Ticket Pack: Grey sweatshirt for Teacher Appreciation Day
- Anthem: MEGG
- Centerfield Plaza will host the first Viva Los Dodgers of the season, sponsored by Spectrum and Budweiser. La Diabla will be on the main stage with DJ Nico Blitz and a Dodger player in attendance
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Andrew Ming
- Postgame: Kids Run the Bases
Monday, May 1, 7:10 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Promotion: Dustin May Bobblehead presented by Security Benefit
- Ticket Pack: Shirt for LAFC Night
- Anthem: Kim Harvey
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Aubrey and Dalton, Dustin May’s niece and nephew
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Members of the May family
- Centerfield Plaza will host the LAFC 3252 Supporter Group and a photo opportunity with the championship trophy. DJ Infrared will be in attendance
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Adam Byler
Tuesday, May 2, 7:10 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Ticket Pack: Star Wars Beanie for Star Wars Night
- Anthem: Yale Scott
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Rick Famuyiwa
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Star Wars fans
- Centerfield Plaza will serve specialty drinks and food for Taco Tuesday, presented by Delta Air Lines. A Star Wars photo opportunity will be next to the Dodger airstream and host DJ Hects & Ray. Left field pavilion will host Mariachi Garibaldi De Jaime Cuellar
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Sergeant Robert Barba
Wednesday, May 3, 1:10 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Anthem: Morgan St. Jean
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Tara Dollinger
- Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Drewkinz
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Cody Curran