The first-place Dodgers, who have the best record in the National League, begin a six-game interleague homestand on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium that will feature three games against the AL East fourth-place Toronto Blue Jays (52-75) and an extremely crucial three-game weekend series against the AL East first-place New York Yankees, which could have a very significant impact on the 2019 World Series.

Should both the Dodgers and Yankees make it to the annual Fall Classic, the winners of this series will earn home-field advantage in October.

The Blue Jays will be making their first visit back to Dodger Stadium since 2007 and the Yankees since 2013.

The weekend series against the Yankees will also mark Major League Baseball’s annual Players Weekend, where players can showcase their passions, backgrounds, and interests on uniforms and equipment. Player nicknames will be featured on the backs of their specially designed monochromatic all-black and all-white uniforms, which will allow for custom accessories to stand out more than ever before.

Here is a complete rundown of the six-game homestand and scheduled promotions:

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Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7:10 p.m. vs. Blue Jays

• Lakers Night. Ticket pack, which includes a Dodgers/Lakers jersey, available at Dodgers.com/Lakers.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: (New) Lakers star Anthony Davis

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Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7:10 p.m. vs. Blue Jays

• Promotion: LA Bleeds Blue cap presented by Security Benefit (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance while supplies last at guest’s point of entry).
• Social Media Night. Ticket pack, which includes a t-shirt and a Q&A session with Rich Hill, available at Dodgers.com/SocialMediaNight.

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Thursday, Aug. 22, 7:10 p.m. vs. Blue Jays

• Promotion: Kiké Hernández bobblehead presented by Pirelli (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance while supplies last at guest’s point of entry).
• Cal State LA Night. Ticket pack, which includes a cap, available at Dodgers.com/CalStateLA.

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Friday, Aug. 23, 7:10 p.m. vs. Yankees

• Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s, themed to a Players Weekend mix.
• National Anthem: American singer, songwriter, and actress Becky G.

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Saturday, Aug. 24, 1:05 p.m. vs. Yankees

• Dodger spouses selling mystery bags with player autographed baseballs to benefit Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation at Left Field Plaza, Club Level and Loge Level behind home plate. Balls can be purchased for $60 each or 2 for $100 while supplies last. Sales begin when gates open, and bags are expected to sell out quickly.

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Sunday, Aug. 25, 4:05 p.m. vs. Yankees presented by Paramount Pictures’ Rocketman

• Viva Los Dodgers presented by Spectrum and Coca-Cola: Free family-friendly event starts at 2:00 p.m. at the 76 Station, featuring live music, interactive games, and player/broadcaster autographs.

• Recognition: Actor Jamie Bell from the movie Rocketman and Elton John’s longtime collaborator and lyricist, Bernie Taupin.
• Anthem: American singer-songwriter Tinashe.

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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.

Play Ball!

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