Padres to Host Mets, Pirates and Twins for Ninth Homestand of the 2017 Season

The Padres return home from their ninth road trip of the season, a seven-day seven game trip, for their ninth homestand of the 2017 season, featuring games against the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins. Action begins on Monday, with a 7:10 p.m. start against the Mets.

July 24th, 2017

Homestand No. 9 at a Glance
 
Padres vs. Mets - Mon, July 24, 7:10 p.m.
Padres Estrellas (Arco)
Hall of Champions pregame ceremony
 
Padres vs. Mets - Tues, July 25, 7:10 p.m.
Taco Tuesday (Cholula Hot Sauce)
Theme Game: Christmas in July
Xtreme Diamond Sports Parade
 
Padres vs. Mets - Wed, July 26, 7:10 p.m.
 
Padres vs. Mets - Thurs, July 27, 6:10 p.m.
College Night
Heart & Hustle Award pregame ceremony
 
Padres vs. Pirates - Fri, July 28, 7:10 p.m.
Party in the Park (Southwest Airlines)
Pregame Concert: Jessie James Decker (Budweiser)
Police Department Salute (Natural Balance)
Ronald McDonald House check presentation
 
Padres vs. Pirates - Sat, July 29, 5:40 p.m.
Padres Baseball Hat (National University)
Postgame Fireworks (T-Mobile)
 
Padres vs. Pirates - Sun, July 30, 1:40 p.m.
Military Salute: POW/MIA Recognition Day
KidsFest
Compadres Kids Sunday Signings
Postgame Kids Run the Bases
 
Padres vs. Twins - Tues, August 1, 7:10 p.m.
Taco Tuesday (Cholula Hot Sauce)
 
Padres vs. Twins - Wed, August 2, 12:40 p.m.

Way Back Wednesday (Budweiser)
Friar Family Day
Camp Day Parade
 
San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets - Monday, July 24 @ 7:10 p.m.
 
The Padres return home from their ninth road trip of the season, a seven-day seven game trip, for their ninth homestand of the 2017 season, featuring games against the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins. Action begins on Monday, with a 7:10 p.m. start against the Mets.
 
The Padres Estrellas program presented by Arco continues its partnership with local school districts and non-profits to support the effort to reduce high school dropout rates and improve health and fitness behaviors within the Hispanic youth population. Prior to Monday's game, six students from the Hermanitas program from Mana de San Diego and Mana de North County will be treated to tickets to the game and have the opportunity to watch batting practice from the field before taking a tour of the Jerry Coleman Broadcast Center.
 
Prior to Monday night's game, Padres reliever Phil Maton will be honored by the Hall of Champions as their June Star of the Month during the pregame ceremonies.
 
San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets - Tuesday, July 25 @ 7:10 p.m.
 
Taco Tuesday presented by Cholula Hot Sauce takes place every Tuesday home game 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 Carnitas' Snack Shack, Wonderland Ocean Pub, Lucha Libre, Miguel's, Seaside Market, Rimel's and Brigantine.
 
Christmas in July will be celebrated on Tuesday. Fans who purchase a special Christmas in July theme game ticket package will receive an ugly sweater-themed Padres hat. Santa, elves, toy soldiers on stilts and the Grinch will also be on hand to greet fans at the Park at the Park. Fans can also enjoy décor and in game entertainment as part of Christmas in July. Available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 500 fans who purchase tickets from the ticket package available here.
 
Thousands of athletes will participate in an Xtreme Diamond Sports Parade on the warning track prior to Tuesday's game.
 
San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets - Wednesday, July 26 @ 7:10 p.m.
 
The Padres continue their four-game series against the Mets on Wednesday with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
 
San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets - Thursday, July 27 @ 6:10 p.m.
 
The fifth College Night of 2017 will take place Thursday, with elements including:
A DJ spinning at the Budweiser Patio in Right Field from 5:00 p.m. to the conclusion of the game.
College students will receive a special ticket discount with a valid student ID (advance price of $10 in a Right Field Upper Reserved College Night section; prices increase day-of-game).
 
Clayton Richard, the Padres' winner of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association's Heart and Hustle Award, will be presented with the award during a pregame ceremony. The award, given to players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody its values, will be presented to Richard by former Padre and Cy Young Award Winner Randy Jones.
 
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - Friday, July 28 @ 7:10 p.m.
 
Party in the Park presented by Southwest Airlines will take place Friday with elements including:
The party begins at 4:30 p.m. with live entertainment and drink specials available for purchase for $5.
 
Country pop singer-songwriter sensation Jessie James Decker will perform a pregame concert presented by Budweiser at Park at the Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. Decker will also throw the Ceremonial First Pitch prior to Friday's game. Fans in attendance on Friday will also enjoy country-themed in game entertainment throughout the night.
 
Friday will serve as a Police Department Salute presented by Natural Balance. Elements include:
Eight officers and leadership from local police departments will line the baselines during the pregame ceremony.
A representative from the Chula Vista Police Department will ring the Ceremonial Mission Bell.
San Diego Chief of Police Shelley Zimmerman, a San Diego Police Foundation representative and K9 Officer Sergeant Smith with Olaf the bomb dog will be presented with a check by the Padres and Natural Balance during the homeplate ceremony.
A police department representative will perform the National Anthem prior to Friday's game.
Nine officers will take the field to greet Padres starters at each position.
 
Two representatives from the Ronald McDonald House will be presented with a check for over $40,000 from Padres ownership and wives of Padres players during the pregame ceremony from the funds raised at the "Players' Favorite Things" auction on May 29.
 
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - Saturday, July 29 @ 5:40 p.m.
 
As part of Baseball Night in San Diego, all fans in attendance on Saturday will receive a Padres Baseball Hat presented by National University.
 
Fans are encouraged to stick around after Saturday's game for a special Postgame Fireworks Show presented by T-Mobile with a country theme.
 
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - Sunday, July 30 @ 1:40 p.m.
 
Sunday will serve as a Military Salute: POW/MIA Recognition Day. Elements of the day include:
A representative from the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt will ring the Ceremonial Mission Bell.
Robert Vogler, 96-year-old survivor of the Bataan Death March who spent over 1,200 days in Japanese prison camps during WWII, will throw the Ceremonial First Pitch.
Prisoners of War will be honored during the homeplate ceremony.
HM3 Grace Layugan from the USS Theodore Roosevelt will sing God Bless America during the 7th inning break.
Nine representatives from the USS Theodore Roosevelt will take the field to greet Padres starters at each position as part of "Military Take the Field."
 
KidsFest, Compadres Kids Sunday Signings and Kids Run the Bases activities include:
KidsFest features bounce houses and other inflatables, games, face painters, balloon artists and more kid-friendly activities at Park at the Park beginning at 11:00 a.m.
From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., two Padres players will sign autographs at the Park at the Park for Compadres Kids Sunday Signings. A Compadres Kids membership is required to participate. Membership is free, and kids can sign up online or in-person on the day of the event.
Following Sunday's game, kids 14 and under are invited to run the bases on the field. Kids and their families can begin lining up following the conclusion of the eighth inning at the top of the ramp leading to the Sun Diego Beach on K Street. Compadres Kids members will receive front-of-the-line privileges by lining up at the Park Blvd Gate Plaza.
 
San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins - Tuesday, August 1 @ 7:10 p.m.
 
Taco Tuesday presented by Cholula Hot Sauce takes place every Tuesday home game 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 Carnitas' Snack Shack, Wonderland Ocean Pub, Lucha Libre, Miguel's, Seaside Market, Rimel's and Brigantine.
 
San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins - Wednesday, August 2 @ 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 t-shirt. Available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 500 fans who purchase tickets from the ticket package available here.
 
The first Friar Family Day at Petco Park takes place Wednesday, with elements including:
A special ticket package with $15 tickets for kids (14 and younger) and $20 for adults. A hot dog and soda is included with each ticket.
Access to inflatables and face painters at Park at the Park prior to Wednesday's game.

Following Wednesday's game, kids 14 and under with the Friar Family Day ticket are invited to run the bases on the field. Kids and their families can begin lining up following the conclusion of the Park Blvd Gate Plaza,
Fans can purchase tickets for Friar Family Day at the Petco Park box office or online here.
 
As part of Camp Day, thousands of children from local day camps will participate in a pregame parade around the warning track.