Following a three-city / 10-game roadtrip to open the season’s second half, the first place Dodgers return home Monday to open a seven-game homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers (July 30-Aug. 2) and Houston Astros (3-5) in a rematch of the 2017 World Series.
The Brewers series will be highlighted by four-time All-Star Manny Machado’s Dodger Stadium debut on Monday, Alex Wood Bobblehead Night presented by Emirates Tuesday, a Topps Cards giveaway and $1 Dodger Dog Night on Wednesday and a 60th Anniversary Collector’s Card Set giveaway presented by 76 in the finale Thursday, a 6:00 p.m. start.
In a rematch of the 2017 World Series, the Dodgers will take on the Astros over the weekend, with the series-opener featuring Andre Ethier retirement ceremonies pregame and postgame Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s. Saturday’s game will include a Little Dodger Fandages giveaway presented by Cedars-Sinai and the first 12,000 kids ages 14 & under will receive a Jr. Dodgers Backpack presented by Hi-Chew at Sunday’s 1:10 p.m. game.
The Dodgers will also host five special event theme nights with University of La Verne Night on July 30, African-American Heritage Night on Aug. 2, Country Night and Cal State LA Night on Aug. 3 and Jewish Community Day on Aug. 5. 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:
Monday, July 30, 7:10 p.m. vs. Brewers
Manny Machado Dodger Stadium debut.
First Pitch: Hailey Dawson –An 8-year-old fan with the goal to throw out a first pitch at all 30 MLB stadiums. Hailey uses a prosthetic hand – made with a 3D printer – to throw the pitch after she was born without three fingers on her throwing hand.
Special Event: University of La Verne Night (special event ticket pack, which includes an exclusive t-shirt, available at Dodgers.com/ULV).
Tuesday, July 31, 7:10 p.m. vs. Brewers
Promotion: Alex Wood Bobblehead presented by Emirates (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).
Wednesday, August 1, 7:10 p.m. vs. Brewers
Promotion: $1 Dodger Dog Night (limit five per transaction).
Promotion: Topps Cards giveaway (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).
Pregame Ceremony: CIF Southern Section and Los Angeles City Section division winning baseball and softball will be recognized.
Thursday, August 2, 6:00 p.m. vs. Brewers
First Pitch: Actor Kevin Hart.
Promotion: 60th Anniversary Collector’s Card Set: The 2000’s (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).
Special Event: African-American Heritage Night (special event ticket pack, which includes an exclusive t-shirt, available at Dodgers.com/AfricanAmerican).
Friday, August 3, 7:10 p.m. vs. Astros
Pregame Event: Andre Ethier retirement ceremony, hosted by actor Jason Bateman.
Promotion: Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s, themed to country music.
Special Event: Country Night (special event ticket pack, which includes an exclusive Country Night hat, available at Dodgers.com/Country).
o Anthem: Singer/Songwriter Hunter Hayes.
Special Event: Cal State LA Night (special event ticket pack, which includes an exclusive cap, available at Dodgers.com/CalStateLA).
Saturday, August 4, 6:10 p.m. vs. Astros
Promotion: Little Dodger Fandages presented by Cedars-Sinai (first 5,000 ticketed kids in attendance ages 7 & under).
Sunday, August 5, 1:10 p.m. vs. Astros
Promotion: Jr. Dodgers Backpack presented by Hi-Chew (first 12,000 ticketed kids 14 and under).
Jewish Community Day (special event ticket pack, which includes an exclusive t-shirt, available at Dodgers.com/Jewish).
Post-Game Kids Run the Bases.
Tickets can be purchased by visitingwww.dodgers.com/ticketsor 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.
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(Article courtesy of LA Dodgers)