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Scherzer to make Dodgers debut Wednesday vs. Houston

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will face their American League rival Houston Astros (Aug. 3-4) and Anaheim Angels (Aug. 6-8) during a five-game homestand, which opens on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. Tickets remain available for all games at Dodgers.com/tickets.

Just-named National League’s July Pitcher of the Month Walker Buehler will start Tuesday night’s 7:10 p.m. game against Houston before three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer makes his highly anticipated Dodger debut in the series finale Wednesday (6:40 p.m. first pitch). The series will be a matchup of two of baseball’s top teams, with the Dodgers holding a 5-4 advantage in their meetings since the 2017 World Series. Additionally, at Wednesday’s game, Dodger spouses will be selling mystery bags with baseballs autographed by Dodger players – 1 for $60 or 2 for $100 – in the Left Field Plaza and at the LADF Homebase located in Centerfield. Proceeds will benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, and bags are expected to sell out quickly.

Shohei Ohtani and the Angels will make their annual visit to Dodger Stadium for three games this weekend, which will include Friday Night Fireworks presented by Q CELLS and pre and postgame events Sunday, with Viva Los Dodgers presented by Spectrum and Coca-Cola in the Centerfield Plaza prior to the game and Kids Run the Bases following the 1:10 p.m. series finale. Sunday is also Japanese Heritage Day at Dodger Stadium, with special pregame ceremonies and an exclusive cap giveaway for those that purchase the special event ticket pack at Dodgers.com/Japan.

Nearly 1,500 fans have been vaccinated at Dodger Stadium during the team’s past four homestands, and the Dodgers will once again host a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic this homestand on the Left Field Reserve. Ticketholders that receive their vaccine will receive a voucher for two tickets to a future 2021 home game while supplies last. 

In accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health order (effective July 18, 2021), all individuals ages two and older, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask or an appropriate face covering while in indoor settings, such as retail stores and restaurants, except while seated and actively eating or drinking. Indoor settings also include covered stadium concourses and concession stands. Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a face covering while seated in their ticketed seats.

A full schedule and more information on the upcoming homestand can be found below:

Tuesday, Aug. 3 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Astros

• Tickets start at just $35 at Dodgers.com/tickets.

Wednesday, Aug. 4 – 6:40 p.m. vs. Astros

• Max Scherzer’s Dodger debut.
• Dodger spouses will be selling mystery bags with baseballs autographed by Dodger players – 1 for $60 or 2 for $100 – at the Left Field Plaza and the LADF Homebase located in Centerfield. Proceeds will benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.

Friday, Aug. 6 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Angels

• Post-game Friday Night Fireworks presented by Q CELLS.

Saturday, Aug. 7 – 6:10 p.m. vs. Angels

Sunday, Aug. 8 – 1:10 p.m. vs. Angels

• Viva Los Dodgers presented by Spectrum and Coca-Cola in the Centerfield Plaza pregame.
  • Stage performance by Julian Torres accompanied by Mariachi Cielito Lindo.
• Japanese Heritage Day
  • Special pre-game ceremonies, including a Taiko drum performance.
  • Fans that purchase the special event ticket pack at Dodgers.com/Japan will receive an exclusive Japanese Heritage Day cap.
• Post-game Kids Run the Bases.

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