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09/05/2005 7:22 PM ET
Dodgers to host NL West division foes during nine-game homestand
Hurricane relief efforts to continue at Dodger Stadium throughout week
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LOS ANGELES -- The defending National League West Division Champion Los Angeles Dodgers return to Dodger Stadium for a nine-game, 10-day homestand, which begins tonight with a 5:10 p.m. Labor Day game against the San Francisco Giants. Following a three-game series against the longtime rival Giants and a Thursday off day, the homestand continues with three games each against two other NL West opponents, the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies.
During the homestand, the Dodgers will continue their relief efforts to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina by offering fans the opportunity to make donations at Dodger Stadium. During the series against San Francisco, the Dodgers will accept donations behind home plate on the Field, Loge, Club and Reserve levels and at the pavilion advance ticket window. In addition, there will be Internet kiosks set up throughout the stadium to assist fans with on-line donations. Also on Wednesday, Sept. 7, as part of Major League Baseball's Roberto Clemente Day celebration, the Dodgers will participate in a "pass the hat" to raise funds for hurricane victims.
Homestand highlights:
Monday, Sept. 5 vs. San Francisco - 5:10 p.m.
Trading cards for the kids: All children 14 and under in attendance will get 2005 Dodger trading cards, compliments of Cacique.
Universal Studios giveaway: All children 14 and under in attendance will receive a free kids' ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood, compliments of Universal Studios Hollywood, the World's Largest Movie Studio and Theme Park.
Tuesday, Sept. 6 vs. San Francisco - 7:10 p.m.
"GM Drive 'Em Home Tuesday": One lucky fan will win a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ as one of 12 cars given away at Dodger Stadium in the "GM Drive 'Em Home Tuesdays" sweepstakes, presented by the Dodgers and General Motors. Fans having their tickets scanned at the turnstiles will automatically be entered in the sweepstakes. They can also enter by visiting FindYourstyle.com. No purchase is necessary to win and the winner must be at least 18 years of age.
Rally towels for the fans: The first 50,000 fans in attendance will receive a Dodger rally towel, compliments of Bank of America.
Wednesday, Sept. 7 vs. San Francisco - 7:10 p.m.
"Pass the hat" for hurricane relief: In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Dodgers will be one of 15 home teams that will "pass the hat" on this day to collect donations from fans to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. Major League Baseball will match the total collected at all the ballparks up to $1 million. Players will wear a Red Cross patch, emblematic of the relief effort, while the Red Cross logo and a telephone number to call in donations will appear on the side of the bases. The hurricane relief efforts by MLB coincide with its annual celebration of Roberto Clemente Day, which honors the Pittsburgh Pirates' Hall of Famer who was killed in a plane crash in December 1972 while on his way to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
Back-to-School giveaway: Kids 14 and under in attendance will receive a back-to-school memo board, compliments of Blue Cross of California.
Actor to throw out first pitch: James Denton, who stars in the popular ABC television series "Desperate Housewives," will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
"Heroes" program: During the game, a local high school student will be recognized as part of the Hometown Heroes program, presented by the Dodgers and Centinela Hospital. This season, high school athletes who are outstanding on the field as well as in the community are being saluted.
Friday, Sept. 9 vs. San Diego - 7:40 p.m.
School binder giveaway: All fans 14 years of age and under will receive a school binder, compliments of General Motors.
"Heroes" program: During pregame festivities, the "Toyota Heroes de la Comunidad" program continues. The program, presented by the Dodgers and the Toyota Dealers of Southern California, honors a local teacher who has made a difference in the Hispanic community.
Saturday, Sept. 10 vs. San Diego - 1:10 p.m.
Rally towel giveaway: The first 50,000 fans in attendance will receive a Dodger rally towel, compliments of Adelphia.
Actress to throw out first pitch: Actress Jamie Pressley, featured in the new NBC sitcom "My Name Is Earl," will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
National Anthem: Recording artist Kate Earl will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Sunday, Sept. 11 vs. San Diego - 1:10 p.m.
Heroes to be recognized: On the fourth anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy and in recognition for their efforts, the Dodgers have invited local fire and police department members, as well as military and medical service men and women, to the game. The pregame ceremonies honoring the community heroes will also feature two flyovers; one by a Los Angeles Fire Department water dump helicopter and the other by Navy aircraft.
Monday, Sept. 12 vs. Colorado - 7:10 p.m.
Tote bag giveaway: All kids 14 and under in attendance will receive a Dodger tote bag, compliments of DHL.
"Heroes" program: During the game, a local high school student will be recognized as part of the Hometown Heroes program, presented by the Dodgers and Centinela Hospital. This season, high school athletes who are outstanding on the field as well as in the community are being saluted.
Tuesday, Sept. 13 vs. Colorado - 7:10 p.m.
"GM Drive 'Em Home Tuesday": One lucky fan will win a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette as one of 12 cars given away at Dodger Stadium in the "GM Drive 'Em Home Tuesdays" sweepstakes, presented by the Dodgers and General Motors. Fans having their tickets scanned at the turnstiles will automatically be entered in the sweepstakes. They can also enter by visiting FindYourstyle.com. No purchase is necessary to win and the winner must be at least 18 years of age.
Wednesday, Sept. 14 vs. Colorado - 7:10 p.m.
Sheriff's Department heroes to be recognized: Medal of Valor recipients from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will be introduced on the field prior to the game. Sheriff's deputies will also present the Colors, and a member of the department will perform the national anthem.
Following the homestand, the Dodgers start an eight-day, seven-game road trip to San Francisco and Arizona. The Dodgers will be in the middle of a month that has them facing West Division foes in 23 of 27 games. When they return to Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers will begin the final homestand of the season, one which includes four games against the Pittsburgh Pirates (Sept. 23-26) and three vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks (Sept. 27-29).
Fans have several options for purchasing tickets to Dodger home games this season. They can call 1-866-DODGERS or visit the Dodger Stadium Advance Ticket windows, the official Dodger website -- www.dodgers.com -- or any Ticketmaster retail outlet.
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