Padres to Host Marlins, Reds & Braves for Fifth Homestand of the 2018 Season

The Padres return home from their fourth road trip of the season, a 12-day 10-game trip, for their fifth homestand of 2018, featuring games against the Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves.

May 25th, 2018

Homestand No. 5 at a Glance
Padres vs. Marlins - Mon, May 28, 1:10 p.m.
Reusable Bag Giveaway (MLB Network)
Theme Game: Memorial Day
Friar Family Day (Denny's)
Padres vs. Marlins - Tue, May 29, 7:10 p.m.
Taco Tuesday
USA Power Tour batting practice
Ceremonial First Pitch: Selena Laniel from NBC's hit show American Ninja Warrior
Padres vs. Marlins - Wed, May 30, 7:10 p.m.
Padres vs. Marlins - Thu, May 31, 6:10 p.m.
Theme Game: Grad Night
Theme Game: Italian Heritage Night
Hall of Champions pregame ceremony
SDG&E check presentation
Padres vs. Reds - Fri, June 1, 7:10 p.m.
Taste of Petco Park (Southwest Airlines)
Theme Game: Star Wars Night
College Night
Catholic Schools Night
Padres vs. Reds - Sat, June 2, 5:40 p.m.
Hawaiian Shirt (National University)
PLAY BALL WEEKEND
Ceremonial First Pitch: Desiree Linden, Women's 2018 Boston Marathon winner
Padres vs. Reds - Sun, June 3, 3:10 p.m.
Military Salute: POW/MIA Recognition Day (T-Mobile)
Friar Family Day (Denny's)
KidsFest (Chick-fil-A and Del Real Foods)
Compadres Kids Sunday Signings
Postgame Kids Run the Bases
The Baked Bear World Ice-Cream Sandwich Eating Championship
Little League Parade
Padres vs. Braves - Mon, June 4, 7:10 p.m.
Padres vs. Braves - Tue, June 5, 7:10 p.m.
Padres Summer Blood Drive (Sycuan Casino)
Padres Estrellas (Arco)
Taco Tuesday
Going to Bat for San Diego (SDG&E)
Padres vs. Braves - Tue, June 6, 12:40 p.m.
Way Back Wednesday (Budweiser)
San Diego Coaches of the Week pregame ceremony
Padres High School All-Star Night (FOX Sports San Diego)
San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins - Monday, May 28 @ 1:10 p.m.
The Padres return home from their fourth road trip of the season, a 12-day 10-game trip, for their fifth homestand of 2018, featuring games against the Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves. Action begins on Monday with a 1:10 p.m. start against the Marlins.
All fans in attendance on Monday will receive a Padres Reusable Bag presented by MLB Network.
In honor of Memorial Day, the Padres will host four Gold Star Families who lost a family member during conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Elements include:
-Gold Star families will be recognized during a baseline ceremony.
-United States Navy Veteran Stephanie Baldonado will perform the National Anthem prior to Monday's game and God Bless America during the 7th-inning stretch.
-Landon Martinez, Gold Star son of deceased Sergeant Michael Martinez who was killed in action in Iraq, will throw the Ceremonial First Pitch.
-A special theme game ticket package which includes a limited-edition Padres-themed Memorial Day Hat available to the first 1,000 fans who purchase the dedicated Memorial Day ticket package. For more information, fans can visit here.
-The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a "Buddy" Poppy Memory giveaway presented by USAA.
The third Friar Family Day presented by Denny's of the 2018 season takes place Monday, with elements including:
-A special ticket package offer for kids (14 and younger) and adults. A hot dog and soda is included with each ticket.
-Access to inflatables and face painters in Park at the Park prior to Monday's game.
-Following Monday'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 eighth inning at the top of the ramp leading to the Craft Pier presented by Ballast Point on K Street.
-Fans can purchase tickets for Friar Family Day at the Petco Park box office or online here.
San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins - Tuesday, May 29 @ 7:10 p.m.
The fourth 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.
The USA Softball Long Haul Bombers will take part in batting practice prior to Tuesday's game as part of their USA Power Tour.
Selena Laniel, San Diego Firefighter and contestant from NBC's hit show American Ninja Warrior, will throw the Ceremonial First Pitch prior to Tuesday's game. 
San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins - Wednesday, May 30 @ 7:10 p.m.
The Padres will continue their four-game series against the Marlins on Wednesday, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins - Thursday, May 31 @ 6:10 p.m.
Grad Night is Thursday at Petco Park, a night to congratulate the Class of 2018. Elements include:
A special theme game ticket package which includes a limited-edition Grad Night hat, available to the first 500 fans who purchase the dedicated Grad Night ticket package. For more information, fans can visit here.
Thursday is also Italian Heritage Night with elements including:
-The special theme game ticket package includes a limited-edition Padres-themed Italian Night hat, available to the first 500 fans who purchase the dedicated Italian Heritage Night ticket package. For more information, fans can visit here.
-Italian Heritage Night representative Rosario Monetti will perform Thursday's National Anthem.
-Italian National Softball team member Erika Piancastelli and Italian Baseball League players Nico and Giovanni Garbella will throw the Ceremonial First Pitch.
Prior to Thursday night's game, Padres infielder Christian Villanueva will be honored by the Hall of Champions as their April Star of the Month during the pregame ceremonies.
SDG&E and the Padres Foundation will present a check for $25,000 to the San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation during Thursday's pregame ceremony. SDG&E Senior Vice President of Electric Operations Dave Geier and a Padres representative will present the check to San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation Executive Director Wendy Robinson.
San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds - Friday, June 1 @ 7:10 p.m.
Friday night will feature the newest Party in the Park, Taste of Petco Park presented by Southwest Airlines, featuring:
Live entertainment and food and drink specials starting at $5 from Petco Park's most popular local restaurants. The party begins at 4:30 p.m. at Park at the Park.
Star Wars Night at Petco Park returns on Friday, with elements including:
The special theme game ticket package which includes a limited-edition Star Wars Night Han Myers Bobblehead, available to the first 2,500 fans who purchase the dedicated Star Wars Night ticket package. For more information, fans can visit here.
Star Wars-themed in-game entertainment.
The third College Night of 2018 will take place Friday. Elements include:
-A DJ spinning at the Budweiser Patio in Right Field from 6:00 p.m. to the conclusion of the game.
-College students will receive a special ticket discount with a valid student ID (advance price of $15 in a Right Field Upper Reserved College Night section; prices increase day-of-game).
Friday is also Catholic Schools Night at Petco Park. Approximately 300 children will participate in a pregame warning track ceremony before the Catholic Schools Night All-Star Choir performs the National Anthem.
San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds - Saturday, June 2 @ 5:40 p.m.
As part of Baseball Night in San Diego, all fans in attendance will receive a Hawaiian Shirt presented by National University. Four sizes will be available to fans (Youth Large, Adult Medium, XL and 2XL). Exchange locations will be available in Park at the Park, Park Blvd. Gate and Home Plate Gate for fans wishing to exchange sizes. Sizes are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
As part of Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball's PLAY BALL WEEKEND, aimed at engaging young fans and celebrating the continued support of youth participation in baseball and softball, the Padres and Dexcom will begin the weekend festivities with a Youth Game Takeover, a seven-inning wiffle ball game with big league excitement. Two of the participating children are Dexcom Warriors who were diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at a young age. Elements of the day include:
-Boys and girls from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot RBI program will be recognized during a homeplate ceremony.
-Kids participating in the Youth Game Takeover will take the field with Padres players during the National Anthem.
-A Dexcom Warrior Day representative will deliver the game ball, and a child representing the weekend's festivities will participate as the "Play Ball" Kid to start the game.
-Kids representing the MCRD RBI program will take the field to greet Padres starters.
Desiree Linden, San Diego native and Women's 2018 Boston Marathon winner, will throw the Ceremonial First Pitch prior to Saturday's game.
San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds - Sunday, June 3 @ 3:10 p.m.
Sunday will also serve as a Military Salute: POW/MIA Recognition Day presented by T-Mobile. Elements of the day include:
-A POW/MIA representative will ring the Ceremonial Mission bell prior to Sunday's game.
-Prisoners of War will be honored during the homeplate ceremony.
-A POW/MIA representative will throw the Ceremonial First Pitch during the pregame ceremony.
-Amy Scruggs, co-host of the national American Dream TV show, will perform the National Anthem and God Bless America during the 7th inning stretch.
-Nine representatives from the USS Theodore Roosevelt will take the field to greet Padres starters as part of the "Military Take the Field."
The fourth Friar Family Day presented by Denny's of the 2018 season takes place Sunday, with elements including:
-A special ticket package offer for kids (14 and younger) and adults. A hot dog and soda is included with each ticket.
-Access to inflatables and face painters in Park at the Park prior to Sunday's game.
-Following Sunday'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 eighth inning at the top of the ramp leading to the Craft Pier presented by Ballast Point on K Street.
-Fans can purchase tickets for Friar Family Day at the Petco Park box office or online here.
KidsFest presented by Chick-fil-A and supported by Del Real Foods, Compadres Kids Sunday Signings and Postgame Kids Run the Bases activities include:
-KidsFest presented by Chick-fil-A and supported by Del Real features bounce houses and other inflatables, games, face painters, balloon artists and more kid-friendly activities in Park at the Park beginning at 12:30 p.m.
-From 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 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 here 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 Craft Pier presented by Ballast Point on K Street. Compadres Kids members will receive front-of-the-line privileges by lining up at the Park Blvd Gate Plaza. 
Major League Eating, the world body that oversees all professional eating contests, will host The Baked Bear World Ice-Cream Sandwich Eating Championship on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Park at the Park. The number one ranked eater in the world, Joey Chestnut, will be on-hand to participate in an attempt to set the world record for most ice-cream sandwiches eaten.
Thousands of local little leaguers will participate in a pregame parade around the warning track on Sunday, and a select few will take part in pregame activities on the field.
Please note: The Synchrony Financial Rock 'N' Roll San Diego Marathon and Half-Marathon will be held Sunday, with the race finishing in Downtown. Due to road closures, fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early or utilize Uber or public transportation. As the preferred ride share partner of the Padres, Uber is providing fans a free first ride (up to $15) by using code: PETCOPARK. MTS Trolley routes will be unaffected, and 5,000 free parking spaces are available at the SDCCU Stadium trolley station.
San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves - Monday, June 4 @ 7:10 p.m.
The Padres will wrap up the homestand with a three-game set against the Atlanta Braves beginning on Monday. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m.
San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves - Tuesday, June 5 @ 7:10 p.m.
In partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank, the Padres Summer Blood Drive presented by Sycuan Casino returns in 2018 and will take place on Tuesday, with elements including:
-Fans will be able to donate blood at any of the five donor centers located at Park at the Park from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
-Live entertainment, kid's activities, wiffle ball, appearances by the Friar and Pad Squad and more.
-Padres players and alumni will sign autographs at the Craft Pier presented by Ballast Point. Donors receive VIP access to the player and alumni autograph opportunities.
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 Tuesday's game, students from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Barrio Logan College Institute, South Bay Community Services and Reality Changers will be treated to tickets to the game and have the opportunity to watch batting practice from the field before being recognized at home plate during the pregame ceremony.
The fifth 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. Representatives from STAR/PAL, the San Diego County Deputy Sheriffs Association and the San Diego Police Offers Association will each be presented with a check for $10,000 from the Padres Foundation and SDG&E Director of Electric Regional Operations Jorge DaSilva during Tuesday's pregame ceremony.
San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves - Wednesday, June 6 @ 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 '98 National League Championship Replica Trophy Giveaway presented by Coca-Cola. Available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 2,500 fans who purchase tickets from the ticket package available here.
The San Diego Coaches of the Week will be recognized during Wednesday's pregame ceremony and the San Diego Coach of the Year will be announced at this time.
Following Wednesday's game, the Padres will recognize top local high school baseball players from the CIF San Diego Section at the inaugural Padres High School All-Star Night presented by FOX Sports San Diego. Elements include:
-A Home Run Derby featuring four players from both the East and West beginning approximately one hour after the final out of the Padres game.
-A nine-inning all-star game including 48 players (24 per team) selected by the baseball coach's advisory and select media.
Any ticket for Wednesday's Padres vs. Braves game is eligible for entry to the event. For more information, please visit here.