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First-place Dodgers start three-game Interleague series against the Cleveland Indians tomorrow

Adult Don Newcombe replica Brooklyn jersey presented by Time Warner Cable Tuesday

LOS ANGELES - The first-place Dodgers' sixth homestand of the season concludes with an Interleague three-game series against the Cleveland Indians, tomorrow, Monday, June 30 (RHP Corey Kluber vs. RHP Dan Haren) at 7:10 p.m., Tuesday, July 1 (RHP Justin Masterson vs. RHP Josh Beckett) at 7:10 p.m. and Wednesday, July 2 (RHP Trevor Bauer vs. LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu) at 12:10 p.m. All auto gates open at 4:30 p.m. and all stadium gates open at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow and Tuesday. On Wednesday, all auto gates open at 9:30 a.m. and all stadium gates open at 10:00 a.m.

 

The latest National League All-Star balloting results were announced last Monday and Yasiel Puig continues to lead all NL outfielders. In addition, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, second baseman Dee Gordon and shortstop Hanley Ramirez all rank in the top five at their respective position. The final NL voting update will be released tomorrow. Fans can cast their votes using the 2014 All-Star Game MLB.com Ballot Sponsored by Experian and www.dodgers.com/vote until Thursday, July 3, at 8:59 p.m. PT. #VoteBlue

               

The Dodgers take on the Indians at 7:10 p.m. tomorrow. All auto gates open at 4:30 p.m. and all stadium gates open at 5:00 p.m. Dodger fan and "Project Runway" winning model Kalyn Hemphill will perform the national anthem. Dodger Alumni League member Dennis Powell will sign autographs in the right-field pavilion plaza and Alumni Leaguer Kenny Landreaux will sign autographs in the left-field pavilion plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A DJ will provide musical entertainment in the right-field pavilion plaza.

                                                                                                                 

Tomorrow, 15 Dodgers RBI players, who participated in this season's Mathletics Challenge will watch the game in a suite donated to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) by Andre Ethier. Mathletics, a Los Angeles Dodgers program, combines math strategies and baseball in an effort to raise the math interest level of students. During this inaugural Dodgers RBI season, all players in grades 1-8 were required to complete the Dodgers Mathletics workbook. Dodgers RBI believes that making baseball accessible to inner-city youth can make a difference on the field, at school, in the community and in their futures.

 

The California Youth Spirit Corps (CYSC) will perform their award-winning routines pregame. Performers represent various Southern California cities and range in age from 5 to 14 years-old. This year marks their 3rd annual event at Dodger Stadium and they have sold more than 3,500 tickets. CYSC's mission is to teach the youth in each community not only cheer and dance, but pride, sportsmanship, and a feeling of a job well done.

 

The Veteran of the Game presented by Bank of America is U.S. Army Major General Paul E. Funk II. Watching his father return home from serving in Vietnam, Funk decided to follow in the same footsteps as his father, joined the Army and was commissioned in 1984. Funk is the Commanding General for the 1st Infantry Division known as "the Big Red One" at Fort Riley, Kansas. He has been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. His accolades include the Legion of Merit with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, The Combat Action Badge and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Bank of America will be presenting an authenticated flag and display case to Funk. He will be honored with a piece of Dodger history, a flag that has flown over Dodger Stadium. Gregg Hall an Army veteran and now Bank of America Regional Director of Global Corporate Security will present the flag on behalf of Bank of America.

 

Tomorrow, Monday, June 30

Media gates

3:10 p.m.

Clubhouse open to media                                                                         

3:30 p.m.

Mattingly media session

4:05 p.m. (approximately)

Dodger batting practice

4:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

Auto gates

4:30 p.m.

Stadium gates

5:00 p.m.

Indians batting practice

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Pregame ceremonies

6:55 p.m.

Game time

7:10 p.m.

 

The Dodgers take on the Indians at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday. All auto gates open at 4:30 p.m. and all stadium gates open at 5:00 p.m. The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive an Adult Don Newcombe Replica Brooklyn jersey presented by Time Warner Cable. Newcombe will throw the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday and closer Kenley Jansen will catch his first pitch.

 

Chris Mann, classically trained singer-songwriter who finished 4th on "The Voice" season 2 on Team Christina Aguilera will perform the national anthem. Dodger Alumni League member Tim Leary will sign autographs in the right-field pavilion plaza and Alumni Leaguer "Sweet" Lou Johnson will sign autographs in the left-field pavilion plaza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A DJ will provide musical entertainment in the right-field pavilion plaza.

 

The Veteran of the Game presented by Bank of America is U.S. Air Force Colonel John Tree, who is currently serving with the Air Force Reserve as a Key Senior Leader to the Director of Resource Integration at the Pentagon. Following in his father's footsteps, Tree joined the Air Force following his graduation from the Air Force Academy and served in active duty for seven years. Throughout his career he has been deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, twice to Haiti and Germany and in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Tree's accolades include the Humanitarian Service Medal with one Device, NATO Medal and the Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal.  

 

Tuesday, July 1

Media gates

3:10 p.m.

Clubhouse open to media                                                                         

3:30 p.m.

Mattingly media session

4:05 p.m. (approximately)

Dodger batting practice

4:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

Auto gates

4:30 p.m.

Stadium gates

5:00 p.m.

Indians batting practice

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Pregame ceremonies

6:55 p.m.

Game time      

7:10 p.m.

 

The Dodgers conclude their Interleague series against the Indians at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday. All auto gates open at 9:30 a.m. and all stadium gates open at 10:00 a.m. American Bladerunner, Blake Leeper, a Silver and Bronze medalist in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

 

Dodger Alumni League member Matt Luke will sign autographs in the right-field pavilion plaza and Alumni Leaguer Derrel Thomas will sign autographs in the left-field pavilion plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A DJ will provide musical entertainment in the right-field pavilion plaza.

 

Camps from throughout Southern California will be in attendance today. Groups of 30 or more will receive a Dodger baseball cap. LA Parks and Recreation will have more than 1,800 kids in attendance. Executive Director Stephanie Stevens will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

 

The Veteran of the Game presented by Bank of America is U.S. Army Sergeant Alvin Blinder, a longtime Dodger fan. Blinder was drafted in 1943 to lend support to World War II efforts and served with the 16th infantry division for General Patton's 3rd Army, serving as communication between platoons, Company Headquarters and the First Battalion Headquarters. Sergeant Blinder fought in Metz Chateau Salins, Vic-sur-Seille France defeating part of the German First Army. Blinder's accolades include the Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart.

 

Wednesday, July 2

Media gates

8:10 a.m.

Auto gates

9:30 a.m.

Stadium gates

10:00 a.m.

Pregame ceremonies

12:00 p.m.

Game time

12:15 p.m.

 

The Dodgers' auto gates are open 2.5 hours before game time and the stadium gates are open two hours before the scheduled first pitch. Fans taking advantage of this early arrival time can enjoy various family-friendly activities as soon as gates open throughout Dodger Stadium including in the newly enhanced right and left-field pavilion plazas which feature the Budweiser and Bud Light bullpen overlook bars and the new Tommy Lasorda Trattoria and the Think Blue BBQ. In the left and right-field pavilion plazas, there are also plenty of photo opportunities with Dodger memorabilia, including five-foot diameter World Series rings, an eight-foot replica of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, a life-size statue of the iconic Farmer John Dodger Dog, interactive replicas of the 76 ball and various bobbleheads. Autographs for fans with Dodger Alumni League members and family friendly activities also take place before each game in the pavilion plazas and reserve level plazas.

 

Yasiel Puig is the cover subject of the July issue of Dodger Insider magazine, which again boasts more than two dozen stories on every aspect of Dodger baseball. Among the features: a detailed look at Josh Beckett's remarkable return from 2013 surgery, follow-ups on the no-hitters by Beckett and Clayton Kershaw, an inside-the-room view of the Dodgers' 2014 draft, the return of Dee Gordon and Brandon League from challenging 2013 seasons, and several historical pieces, including Dixie Walker's journey from "The People's Cherce" to the people's pariah, only to return years later as team batting coach.

 

Dodger Insider serves as a companion to the Dodger Insider blog, located at www.dodgers.com/insider and published multiple times daily. Dodger Insider magazine and the 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers Yearbook, featuring a 21-page commemorative section dedicated to Vin Scully in his own words, are on sale throughout Dodger Stadium, including the Top of the Park store and online at www.dodgers.com/magazine. Subscriptions to the magazine can be ordered at any time. A digital version of Dodger Insider magazine, featuring embedded video links, is also available.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation 5K Run and Kids Fun Run presented by your SoCal Honda Dealers will be held on September 21 at Dodger Stadium. Registration for the LADF 5K Run and Kids Fun Run is now open online at www.dodgers.com/5K. Fans can register for the 5K Run for just $40 and just $25 for the Kids Fun Run now through June 30. On July 1, the 5K registration increases to $45 and Kids Fun Run remains at $25. The 5K Run course includes views of Dodger Stadium, downtown Los Angeles, a cool-down run around the Dodger Stadium warning track and appearances by Dodger Alumni League members. The Kids Fun Run will take place on the Dodger Stadium warning track. Awards will be given to top participants in male and female categories. Each LADF 5K Run and Kids Fun Run participant will receive a Dodger tech shirt and medal. All proceeds will benefit LADF and its programs in sports and recreation, education and literacy and health and wellness which help children and families throughout the greater Los Angeles region.

The Dodgers Youth Baseball Camp, presented by Sports Authority, are holding Session 1 of camp at Dodger Stadium which continues through Tuesday. Campers will learn about hitting, fielding, base running, throwing and pitching as well as team play, sportsmanship and conditioning. Camp instructors include Dodger coaches Rick Honeycutt, Ken Howell, Lorenzo Bundy, Chuck Crim, John Valentin and Steve Yeager, along with Dodger Alumni Manny Mota, Matt Luke, Derrel Thomas, Al Ferrara, Billy Ashley and Kenny Landreaux. A current Dodger player is scheduled to visit campers on June 27 and June 30. All camp sessions are sold out. All proceeds will benefit LADF and its programs in sports and recreation, education and literacy and health and wellness which help children and families throughout the greater Los Angeles region.

 

Tickets are available for all games against the Indians and can be purchased by visiting www.dodgers.com/tickets or by calling (323) DODGERS.

 

The Dodgers offer one of the best values in Los Angeles and all of sports with season tickets and mini plans starting at $14 per seat per game. More information on season tickets can be found by visiting www.dodgers.com/seasontickets or by calling (323) DODGERS.

 

Fans are urged to arrive early and are encouraged to utilize the many transportation alternatives that serve Union Station and will connect them to the Dodger Stadium Express, which will operate starting 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Fans can find specific route and schedule information by visiting www.metro.net or calling 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876). Dodger Stadium transportation and parking information can be found by visiting www.dodgers.com/parking.

 

All Dodger games are televised on SportsNet LA, the exclusive new 24/7 TV network of the Los Angeles Dodgers and includes live pre-game programming "Leadoff LA" and "Access SportsNet: Dodgers." Spanish-language telecasts take place for each home game. Time Warner Cable customers can watch live Spanish-language Dodger game telecasts in high definition on channel 382 in Los Angeles, 324 in the Desert Cities and 664 in Barstow. For more information about SportsNet LA's Spanish-language games and standard definition channel numbers, visit the "ESPAÑOL" tab on www.sportsnetla.com. The network will also offer Korean-language Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) for all live Dodger games on its air this season, a first for any MLB team. The Dodgers have partnered with Radio Korea, the team's Korean radio broadcast partner, to provide this service. For more information about SportsNet LA or to demand the network, visit www.ineedmydodgers.com or www.quieromisdodgers.com or call 1-844-I-NEED-MY (1-844-463-3369).

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