LOS ANGELES (KNX) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are back home for the team's 60th Opening Day at Dodger Stadium Thursday, welcoming the Cincinnati Reds to L.A. for the start of a four-game series.
The star-studded event includes Grammy-nominated Lupita Infante, who will sing the National Anthem ahead of the 7:10 p.m. matchup. As she sings, members for all six branches of the United States military will unfurl the American Flag in center field. Fans will then have to tear their gaze away from Infante, as two F-35 planes flyover.
The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Dodgers Hall of Fame broadcaster, Jaime Jarrín.
The team said this year marks Jarrín's 64th and final year as the Spanish-language voice of the Dodgers, and players "representing each decade of Dodger Stadium’s existence" will accompany Jarrín on the mound.
To give back on Opening Day, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s (LADF) will host a 50/50 raffle, text to give initiative, and online auction with net proceed all going toward providing 400 dorm beds to at-risk students attending SEED LA.
The program is "the first and only public college prep boarding school in South L.A.," the team said in a statement, adding that fans can support the cause in three ways:
- Purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket
- Text BEDS to 41623
- Visit the LADF Homebase in centerfield to purchase $10 t-shirts and Mystery Bag Baseballs
- Bid on autographed Dodgers memorabilia and experiences at Dodgers.com/Auctions
Vehicle and Stadium gates open at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, with fans encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic ahead of the game. Pre-game ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m.
If your'e not interested in driving, L.A. Metro will offer free rides to and from the game, with pick up areas Downtown and in the South Bay throughout the season. It begins running at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, according to team officials.
More information about getting to the stadium, and what you're allowed to bring inside, can be found here.
Jackie Robinson Day
The Dodgers will celebrate the life and legacy of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson at their game on Friday — which marks the 75th anniversary of Robinson "breaking the color barrier."
"Members of the Robinson family, including Jackie’s wife, Rachel Robinson, and his son, David, are scheduled to be in attendance for the pregame ceremonies as well as the matchup against the Cincinnati Reds at 7:10 p.m.," team officials said.
"All Major League players, managers, coaches, umpires, and on-field personnel will wear Robinson’s iconic 42 during the game and for the first time ever, all MLB uniforms will feature a Dodger Blue No. ‘42’ regardless of their team colors."
There's also a freebie to go along with celebrating Robinson, and you'll want to arrive early for a chance at it!
The first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance will receive a unique No. 42 Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers road grey jersey, presented by UCLA Health, adorned with a special 75th anniversary patch.
After the game, the season’s first Friday Night Fireworks are set to light up the sky.
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