Oct 08, 2024
Above: An Oct. 2 report from Jaime Chambers on fan reactions after Wild Card Series win. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Padres fans are ecstatic to welcome back their team to Petco Park for games three and four of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The playoff homestand has hit record ticket sales, with fans packing into the downtown stadium hoping to see another win for the faithful after Sunday night's explosive 10-2 victory in Los Angeles to even the NLDS count at 1-1. The Padres could advance to the National League Championship Series and end the Dodgers' season as soon as Wednesday, should the team take both home games in the best-of-five series. For those hoping to get in the excitement this week from Petco Park, here's what you need to know about the next two games of the NLDS series. MORE: San Diego Padres Who is starting for the Padres and Dodgers? Michael King, who had a dominant outing in the Wild Card series opener at Petco Park, will be starting on the pitcher's mound for Game 3. For the Dodgers, Walker Buehler will start in Game 3. Both teams have yet to name their Game 4 starting pitcher as of Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, the starting lineups for both teams will remain largely the same headed into the third and fourth NLDS games. According to Major League Baseball, they are expected to be: Padres Luis Arraez, 1B Fernando Tatis Jr., RF Jurickson Profar, LF Manny Machado, 3B Jackson Merrill, CF Xander Bogaerts, SS Jake Cronenworth, 2B David Peralta, DH Kyle Higashioka, C Dodgers Shohei Ohtani, DH Mookie Betts, RF Freddie Freeman, 1B Teoscar Hernández, LF Max Muncy, 3B Will Smith, C Gavin Lux, 2B Tommy Edman, CF Miguel Rojas, SS Notable substitutions could be made however, given Dodgers third baseman Freddie Freeman's abrupt exit from Sunday night's game after aggravating an ankle injury. Padres could also opt to swap out David Peralta, the starting designated hitter for NLDS Game 2, with Donovan Solano, who started in the slot for the first three postseason games. What time does the game start? First pitch for both games is scheduled for 6:08 p.m. Fans with tickets will be able to enter Gallagher Square starting around 3:38 p.m. for a special postseason pregame party while the remaining Petco Park gates are set to open at 4:08 p.m. — two hours before the game starts. The early entry to Gallagher Square also includes access to the Padres New Era Team Store and Power Alley in right field, Petco Park officials say. With the sellout crowd through this homestand, Petco Park officials urge fans to arrive early. A special treat: those in attendance will receive a Postseason Rally Towel. Padres fandom in full force at first of three postseason watch parties Parking, transit options around Petco Fans can get to Petco Park a number of ways, but most will likely be either driving or taking public transit. For those headed to Petco Park via car, Padres officials urge arriving early to avoid the worst of downtown traffic and buying a parking pass in advance to make the trip smoother. Fans can find available passes in Petco-operated lots as well as nearby ones on the team's website. Heading to Petco Park via transit might be a more convenient option for others. All three Metropolitan Transit System Trolley lines provide direct service to Petco Park — Orange and Blue at 12th and Imperial and Park and Market, as well as Green at Gaslamp Quarter Station. Fans can also use one of MTS' free Park & Ride parking lots along Trolley and Rapid bus routes as an alternative to the likely pricy downtown lots. A map of Petco Park access in downtown San Diego via Trolley and Rapid bus routes can be found below. According to MTS officials, the transit agency will be operating at heightened service ahead of and after the game to accommodate increased demand. More information about how to use public transit to get to Petco Park, including how North County residents can reach downtown via the Pacific Surfliner or COASTER, can be found on the Padres' website. What can I bring into Petco Park? According to Petco Park officials, the same policies for the regular season about what fans can bring into the stadium apply for the postseason games. This includes limiting bags to clutches and purses no bigger than 5 inches by 7 inches unless they are single-compartment clear bags smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. Exceptions to this rule are given for infant and medical bags. A full list of what is and is not allowed into Petco Park can be found on the Padres' website along other entry policies. Machado becomes all-time home run hitter in Padres history 'Stay classy, San Diego' Following Sunday's game, which was marred by hostile fan interactions like Dodgers fans throwing items onto the field, San Diego Padres officials are urging fans to come to Petco Park with all the hunger to "Beat LA" but without antagonism. "We're back to San Diego with a very, very loud, raucous, aggressive, hungry crowd that's going to be super excited and going to be getting after it," manager Mike Shilt said in a press conference after Game 2. "But I know also that we'll stay classy, San Diego." Petco Park has a zero-tolerance policy for violations of its guest code of conduct, which includes provisions prohibiting "inconsiderate, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate behavior" towards park staff and other guests. Violations of this policy could result in immediate ejection from the stadium without a refund and revocation of future ticket privileges. Just like Shilt — and Ron Burgandy — said stay classy, San Diego. And of course, LFGSD!
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