Padres to Host Athletics for Sixth Homestand of the 2018 Season

The Padres return home from their fifth road trip of the season, a 12-day 10-game trip, for their sixth homestand of 2018, featuring two games against the Oakland Athletics.

June 18th, 2018

Homestand No. 6 at a Glance
Padres vs. Athletics - Tue, June 19, 7:10 p.m.
Theme Game: Father's Day (Sharp Mary Birch)
Dog Days of Summer (Petco)
Taco Tuesday
Going to Bat San Diego (SDG&E)
CIF Spring Sports Champions Night
National Anthem: Marvin Calderon, Jr., former contestant on ABC's hit show American Idol
 
Padres vs. Athletics - Wed, June 20, 12:40 p.m.
Way Back Wednesday (Budweiser)
Theme Game: Way Back Wednesday Fanny Pack
Ceremonial First Pitch: Padres alumni Mark Sweeney
Hall of Champions pregame ceremony
 
 
San Diego Padres vs. Oakland Athletics - Tuesday, June 19 @ 7:10 p.m.
 
The Padres return home from their fifth road trip of the season, a 12-day 10-game trip, for their sixth homestand of 2018, featuring two games against the Oakland Athletics. Action begins tomorrow with a 7:10 p.m. start.
 
Father's Day presented by Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns will be celebrated on Tuesday at Petco Park. Fans who purchase a dedicated Father's Day theme game ticket package will receive a pair of Padres-themed #1 Dad Socks (available to the first 1,000 fans). For more information, fans can visit here.
 
The 14th Annual "Dog Days of Summer presented by Petco" will feature a number of pre-approved dogs and their owners in attendance at Park at the Park along with an autograph session with a Padres player, a doggy fashion show and a Petco tips and tricks panel. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a pregame dog parade around the warning track.
 
The sixth Taco Tuesday of 2018 takes place Tuesday and features Petco Park's favorite local tacos at a special price. For only $2.50, fans can choose from a variety of taco options at Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill (section 117 location), Carnitas' Snack Shack, Wonderland Ocean Pub, Lucha Libre, Miguel's, Seaside Market and Brigantine.
 
On Tuesday, the Padres Foundation, in partnership with SDG&E, will continue their season-long "Going to Bat for San Diego" initiative. The partnership aims to honor the 13 local organizations dedicated to keeping San Diego safe and clean. A representative from the Burn Institute will be presented with a check from the Padres Foundation and SDG&E during the pregame ceremony.
 
Tuesday is also CIF Spring Sports Champions Night at Petco Park. Approximately 300 student athletes who participated in Spring sports will be recognized during a pregame warning track salute.
 
Marvin Calderon, Jr., who is a former contestant on ABC's hit show American Idol, will perform the National Anthem prior to the game.
 
San Diego Padres vs. Oakland Athletics - Wednesday, June 20 @ 12:40 p.m.
 
Wednesday will feature Way Back Wednesday presented by Budweiser with the Padres wearing their home white, blue and orange pinstripe uniforms worn by the club from 1991 to 2001. In-game music, graphics and other entertainment features will add to the Way Back Wednesday theme. Fans are encouraged to purchase a special theme game ticket package to receive a Way Back Wednesday-themed fanny pack, available to the first 2,500 fans who purchase the ticket package available here.
 
As part of the Way Back Wednesday festivities, Mark Sweeney, member of the 1998 National League Championship team and current Padres broadcaster, will throw the Ceremonial First Pitch prior to the game.
 
Also on Wednesday, Padres pitcher Brad Hand will be honored by the Hall of Champions as their May Star of the Month during the pregame ceremonies.