Dodgers return home tomorrow to face Nationals & Marlins
Following a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres, the Los Angeles Dodgers return home tomorrow to open a six-game homestand against the Washington Nationals (April 20-22) and Miami Marlins (April 23-25).
LOS ANGELES - Following a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres, the Los Angeles Dodgers return home tomorrow to open a six-game homestand against the Washington Nationals (April 20-22) and Miami Marlins (April 23-25).
The Nationals series, a matchup between perennial playoff teams, includes great pitching matchups, Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny's, Cody Bellinger Rookie of the Year Bobblehead Night presented by Spectrum on Saturday and a Jr. Dodgers Bat Bag giveaway presented by Hi-Chew to the first 12,000 kids 14 and under on Sunday. Friday night's game will feature a matchup between two three-time Cy Young Award winners Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer in their first head-to-head meeting since the 2016 National League Division Series. Sunday will also mark the first Viva Los Dodgers presented by Spectrum and Coca-Cola of the season. The family-friendly pregame festival celebrates Latino culture in Los Angeles and the legacy of Latino Dodgers past and present and starts two hours before the 5:05 p.m. game at the Historic 76 Station in Lot 6.
The Miami Marlins will make their only trip of the season to Dodger Stadium next Monday-Wednesday, with an installment of the 60th Anniversary Collector's Card Set: The 70's presented by 76 giveaway on Monday, a Tuesday giveaway of the It's Time for Dodger Baseball Alarm Clock presented by Your SoCal Honda Dealers and a special 4:35 p.m. gametime for Wednesday's series finale.
The homestand also includes the first two special event ticket packages of the year, with Hello Kitty Night tomorrow (ticket pack sold out) and USC Night on Monday, April 23. These games include special pregame programming and an exclusive item for those that purchase their tickets through Dodgers.com/Events.
A full list of promotions and special events for the upcoming homestand is below:
Friday, April 20, 7:10 p.m. vs. Nationals
Starting pitching matchup between Cy Young Award winners: Clayton Kershaw vs. Max Scherzer.
Post-Game Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny's, themed to music from the 1980's.
Special Event: Hello Kitty Night (ticket pack sold out).
Saturday, April 21, 6:10 p.m. vs. Nationals
Promotion: Cody Bellinger Rookie of the Year Bobblehead presented by Spectrum (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).
Sunday, April 22, 5:05 p.m. vs. Nationals
Promotion: Jr. Dodgers Bat Bag presented by Hi-Chew (first 12,000 ticketed kids 14 and under).
Viva Los Dodgers: Celebrating Mexico. Free family-friendly event starts at 3:00 p.m. at the 76 Station, featuring live music, interactive games and player/broadcaster autographs.
Manny Mota autograph signing starting at 3:00 p.m.
Performance: Mariachi Sol de Mexico® de Jose Hernandez.
As part of Earth Day celebrations, City Plants and LADWP will also be at Viva Los Dodgers signing up LA residents for home delivery of shade trees.
Pregame Youth Baseball/Softball Parade (more information: Dodgers.com/YouthDays).
Monday, April 23, 7:10 p.m. vs. Marlins
Promotion: 60th Anniversary Collector's Card Set: The 70's presented by 76 (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).
Special Event: USC Night (special event ticket pack, which includes an exclusive t-shirt, available at Dodgers.com/USC).
Tuesday, April 24, 7:10 p.m. vs. Marlins
Promotion: It's Time for Dodger Baseball Alarm Clock presented by Your SoCal Honda Dealers (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).
Wednesday, April 25, 4:35 p.m. vs. Marlins
Special 4:35 p.m. midweek daygame.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.dodgers.com/tickets or by calling (866) DODGERS, and information on the special events calendar can be found online at dodgers.com/groups. Information on parking and public transportation options to Dodger Stadium, including the Dodger Stadium Express, can be found online at www.dodgers.com under the Dodger Stadium tab at the top of the page.