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Dodgers to honor life and legacy of legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully on Friday
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The Dodgers return home Friday night following a successful road trip with seven victories in eight tries. The San Diego Padres (Aug. 5-7) and Minnesota Twins (Aug. 9-10) will visit Dodger Stadium for a five-game set with a rare off-day in between the two matchups. Tickets remain available for all games at Dodgers.com/tickets.
The Dodgers will hold a moment of silence and special pre-game recognition to remember the life and legacy of Vin Scully before Friday night’s 7:10 p.m. game against the Padres. The iconic Hall of Fame broadcaster spent 67 seasons with the Dodgers organization, narrating over 9,000 broadcasts and more than 20 no-hitters. Scully called his final game on Oct. 2, 2016 and later received the Presidential Medal of Freedom that same year. He was inducted into the Dodgers’ Ring of Honor in 2017.
The homestand begins with Union Night on Friday when the Padres come to town. Fans who purchased a special ticket pack will receive a unique t-shirt. After the game, fans will enjoy a Friday Night Fireworks display themed to 2000s music, presented by California Pizza Kitchen. On Tuesday, the Twins will return to Dodger Stadium for the first time since 2017 for a two-game matchup. Fans will take home a black and gold t-shirt in celebration of Los Angeles Football Club Night with the purchase of a ticket pack and will also enjoy the sounds and tastings of Taco Tuesday, sponsored by Delta Air Lines. Those in attendance the following night will receive a Freddie Freeman bobblehead, presented by Spectrum. The Dodgers’ starting first baseman currently leads the Major League in hits, doubles, and ranks in the top ten in average and RBI.
Fans can continue to support the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation by purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets, a $10 t-shirt or buy autographed memorabilia, while supplies last at LADF’s homebase in centerfield. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s mission to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all Angelenos.
Here is the full list of promotions during the homestand:
Friday, August 5, 7:10 p.m. vs. San Diego Padres
- Special ticket pack: Union Night, fans who purchased a special ticket pack will receive a t-shirt
- Pregame ceremonies will honor the legacy and life of Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully.
- Anthem: Mandie Pinto
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Labor 411
- Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Hects prior to the game.
- Postgame: Friday Night Fireworks presented by California Pizza Kitchen will be themed to 2000s music.
Saturday, August 6, 6:10 p.m. vs. San Diego Padres
- Anthem: The Slide Deal
- Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Hects prior to the game.
Sunday, August 7, 4:08 p.m. vs. San Diego Padres
- Anthem: Kelley Jakle
- Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Hects before the game.
Tuesday, August 9, 7:10 p.m. vs. Minnesota Twins
- Special ticket pack: Los Angeles Football Club Night, fans will take home a black and gold themed shirt. Metro Night will also take place.
- Anthem: Mikalah Gordon
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Team member of LAFC
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Team member of LAFC
- Centerfield Plaza will offer fun food and drinks during Taco Tuesday, presented by Delta Air Lines. LAFC’s street team will be in the Plaza, DJ Hects will spin tunes, and Mariachi Garabaldi de Jaime Cuellar will perform in the Right Field Pavilion before and during the game.
Wednesday, August 10, 7:10 p.m. vs. Minnesota Twins
- Promotion: Freddie Freeman bobblehead sponsored by Spectrum
- Anthem: Brooke Simpson
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Charlie Freeman, Freddie’s eldest son
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Members of the Freeman family
- Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Cruz.
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(Article courtesy of LA Dodgers)
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