The first-place Los Angeles Dodgers, who have the best record in baseball, return home on Thursday and will take on the San Diego Padres (Aug. 1-4), St. Louis Cardinals (Aug. 5-7) and Arizona Diamondbacks (Aug. 9-11) during their 10-game homestand.

The homestand will be highlighted by Kenley Jansen Bobblehead Night presented by State Farm on Monday, August 5, when the club will salute its all-time saves leader. The team will also honor another franchise icon during pregame ceremonies that night, and recognize Manny Mota for his 50 years of service to the organization as a player, coach and broadcaster.

Other promotions during the homestand include two sets of Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s (Aug. 2, Aug. 9), a socks giveaway presented by Spectrum on Aug. 3, a baseball card giveaway presented by Topps on Aug. 10 and a kids backpack giveaway presented by Spectrum on Sunday, August 11. Kids will also have the opportunity to run the bases following Sunday games on both August 4 and August 11.

The Dodgers will be hosting special events during nearly every game of the homestand with Korea Night (Aug. 1), Hawaiian Night (Aug. 2), University of La Verne Night (Aug. 3), Kings Night (Aug. 6), Healthcare Appreciation Night (Aug. 9) and Scouts Night (Aug. 10). More information on the special event ticket packs, which include an exclusive promotional item, can be found at Dodgers.com/Events.

A full list of promotions and special events for the upcoming homestand is below:

Thursday, Aug. 1, 7:10 p.m. vs. Padres

• Special Event: Korea Night. Ticket pack – sold out.

Friday, Aug. 2, 7:10 p.m. vs. Padres

• Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s, themed to country music.
• Special Event: Hawaiian Night. Ticket pack – sold out.

Saturday, Aug. 3, 6:10 p.m. vs. Padres

• Promotion: Socks giveaway presented by Spectrum (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance while supplies last at guest’s point of entry).
• Special Event: University of La Verne Night. Ticket pack, which includes a La Verne/Dodgers cap, available at Dodgers.com/Events.

Sunday, Aug. 4, 1:10 p.m. vs. Padres

• Post-game Kids Run the Bases.

Monday, Aug. 5, 7:10 p.m. vs. Cardinals

• Kenley Jansen Bobblehead Night presented by State Farm (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance while supplies last at guest’s point of entry).
• Pregame Recognition: Honoring Manny Mota for his 50 years with the Dodgers.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7:10 p.m. vs. Cardinals

• Special Event: Kings Night. Ticket pack, which includes a Dodgers-Kings jersey, available at Dodgers.com/Kings.
• Pregame photo opportunity: Kings alumni and Hall of Fame announcer Bob Miller in the Right Field Plaza.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Kings players Trevor Lewis, Tyler Toffoli, Paul LaDue, and Daniel Brickley.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 12:10 p.m. vs. Cardinals

• Special mid-week matinee, with tickets starting at just $14.

Friday, Aug. 9, 7:10 p.m. vs. Diamondbacks

• Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s, themed to music honor the 50th anniversary of Woodstock.
• Special Event: Healthcare Appreciation Night. Ticket pack, which includes a Healthcare Appreciation Night mug, available at Dodgers.com/Events.

Saturday, Aug. 10, 6:10 p.m. vs. Diamondbacks

• Promotion: Baseball card giveaway presented by Topps (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance while supplies last at guest’s point of entry).
• Special Event: Scouts Night. Ticket pack, which includes a scouting patch, available at Dodgers.com/Events.

Sunday, Aug. 11, 1:10 p.m. vs. Diamondbacks

• Promotion: Kids backpack giveaway presented by Spectrum (first 12,000 ticketed kids ages 14 and under in attendance while supplies last at guest’s point of entry).
• Post-game Kids Run the Bases.

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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.

(Article courtesy of LA Dodgers)

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