Padres Homestand No. 4 Report - May 15-21, 2023

May 12th, 2023

HOMESTAND NO. 4 AT A GLANCE
MON, MAY 15 VS. KC @ 6:40 P.M.
Giveaway: Manny Machado City Connect Bobblehead (COX)
Ceremonial First Pitch: Steve-O, Star of MTV’s “Jackass”

TUES, MAY 16 VS. KC @ 6:40 P.M.
Bark at the Park #2 (Petco) - SOLD OUT
Salute to San Diego Firefighters
Membership Batting Practice Viewing

WED, MAY 17 VS. KC @ 1:10 P.M.
Ceremonial First Pitch: Asante Samuel Jr., Los Angeles Chargers Defensive Back & Second-Round Pick in the 2021 NFL Draft

FRI, MAY 19 VS. BOS @ 6:40 P.M.
City Connect Friday
Party in the Park: BeerFest (Southwest Airlines)
Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration
Pregame Ceremony: Check Presentation from Dinner on the Diamond
Ceremonial First Pitch: Ann Najjar, “The Mitt Queen,” San Diego Native & Character in the movie “Creed III”

SAT, MAY 20 VS. BOS @ 7:10 P.M.
Padres House Band
Pregame Ceremony: Xander Bogaerts Silver Slugger Award
Ceremonial First Pitch: Mark McMorris, 11-Time Winter X Games Big Air & Slopestyle Gold Medalist & 3-Time Olympic Medalist

SUN, MAY 21 VS. BOS @ 1:10 P.M.
KidsFest (SDG&E)
Military Salute: Military Charities (USAA)
Mental Health Awareness Day (Sharp)
Postgame Kids Run the Bases

Monday, May 15 vs. Kansas City Royals @ 6:40 p.m.

The Padres return home from their third road trip of the 2023 season to start their fourth homestand of the regular season—a seven-day, six-game stretch—beginning Monday, May 15, when the Kansas City Royals come to town.

Monday is highlighted by the Manny Machado City Connect Bobblehead Giveaway presented by COX, available to the first 40,000 fans in attendance. 

Tuesday, May 16 vs. Kansas City Royals @ 6:40 p.m.

Bark at the Park #2 presented by Petco takes place Tuesday. Fans who purchased a dedicated Theme Game ticket package will be able to enjoy the game with their favorite canine (THEME GAME TICKET PACKAGE SOLD OUT). 

On Tuesday, there will be a Salute to San Diego Firefighter. Eighty firefighters representing the various county agencies and departments will participate in a baseline ceremony, and nine firefighters from San Diego County will take the field with Padres starters prior to the game.

Season Ticket Members are encouraged to arrive early on Tuesday to watch the Padres take batting practice prior to the game. Members can enter through East Village Gate as early as 3:00 p.m., with select Members receiving a credential to sit in designated seating closer to the field. Custom Rawlings baseballs with golden stitches will be mixed in during Padres batting practice, and the lucky fans who catch or retrieve the golden balls will be able to redeem them for a replica Padres jersey of their choice at the Padres Team Store.

Wednesday, May 17 vs. Kansas City Royals @ 1:10 p.m.

The Padres conclude their series vs. the Royals with a 1:10 p.m. game before enjoying a day off at home on Thursday.

On Thursday, the second annual Dinner on the Diamond presented by Sycuan Casino Resort is taking place at Petco Park. With proceeds benefiting the Padres Foundation and our charitable partners, this memorable night includes a first-class dinner on the Petco Park playing field alongside Padres ownership, players, coaches and alumni, cocktail hour, a live auction, and live music performed by Ashanti and Ja Rule. More information is available at www.padres.com/dinner.

Friday, May 19 vs. Boston Red Sox @ 6:40 p.m.

City Connect Friday returns as the Padres will wear their Nike San Diego City Connect jersey on the field Friday featuring iconic California imagery with the vibrant colors of the Baja peninsula, honoring a blend of cultures that makes the city so special. The jersey evokes a pink and yellow sunset dropping behind the Pacific Ocean on a clear summer day.

Party in the Park: BeerFest presented by Southwest Airlines also returns on Friday, featuring live music and $5 beer specials from your favorite local and national breweries available in Gallagher Square from 4:00-6:30 p.m.

The Padres and House of Puerto Rico will host the inaugural Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration Friday night. A limited-edition themed Padres hat and a donation to a local community group are available exclusively through the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game package at www.padres.com/themegames.

Saturday, May 20 vs. Boston Red Sox @ 7:10 p.m.

The Padres House Band returns Saturday and will perform on the Sycuan Stage at Gallagher Square prior to the game, featuring a mix of rock, oldies, pop and country music.

Sunday, May 21 vs. Boston Red Sox @ 1:10 p.m.

KidsFest presented by SDG&E is back at Gallagher Square with activities including:

Carnival games, airbrush tattoo artists, balloon artists, inflatables and more kid-friendly activities are available prior to every Sunday home game.

Following the game, kids 14 and under are invited to run the bases. Kids and their families can begin lining up following the conclusion of the eighth inning at the top of the ramp leading to the Craft Pier presented by Ballast Point on K Street.

The Padres will observe Military Appreciation Day at Petco Park by honoring military charities presented by USAA. There will be a special military salute pregame ceremony, and nine military representatives will take the field with Padres starters as part of “Military Takes the Field.”

The Padres and Sharp are recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month with Mental Health Awareness Day on Sunday. A limited-edition ribbon keychain is available exclusively with the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game package available at www.padres.com/themegames.