By J.Y. Mortimer
May 15, 2024
Fans will receive first Shohei Ohtani Dodgers bobblehead tomorrow
LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers return to Los Angeles to face the Cincinnati Reds for four games and the Arizona Diamondbacks for three games as their fourth homestand gets underway. The seven-game stretch is jam packed full of promotions, ticket pack nights, and the second Friday Night Fireworks show of the year. Tickets remain available for all games at Dodgers.com/Tickets.
The first 40,000 fans will take home the first of four promotions this year featuring Shohei Ohtani, a bobblehead presented by Guggenheim, as the homestand begins tomorrow with a 7:10 p.m. start against the Cincinnati Reds. As a special surprise, 1,700 road gray jersey bobbleheads will be randomly mixed in with the giveaway. The other promotional nights this season featuring Ohtani will include a hat (July 22), second bobblehead (Aug. 28) and shirt (Sept. 21). On Friday, fans are in for a fun pregame and postgame, as Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL and USC running back Reggie Bush throws out the first pitch and Friday Night Fireworks, sponsored by General Mills, will follow after the game. A Will Smith bobblehead, presented by Security Benefit, will be passed out to the first 40,000 fans at point of entry ahead of the 6:10 p.m. game on Saturday. The Reds series will conclude with a day of celebration, as the Dodgers recognize Teacher Appreciation Day, host the Viva Los Dodgers festival in Centerfield Plaza, presented by Budweiser and Spectrum and host Kids Run the Bases after the game. Fans who purchased a special ticket pack will take home a Dodger blue metal cup, fit for any teacher.
The Arizona Diamondbacks visit Chavez Ravine for the first of two trips this season starting on Monday with a 7:10 p.m. game. Those who purchased a special ticket pack will take home a Hawaiian shirt, featuring images of Dodger Stadium and iconic elements found around the ballpark. Fans will be greeted by the L.A. Sparks’ second round pick of the 2024 WNBA draft, Cameron Brink, as she throws out the first pitch and the Sparks’ fourth round pick, Rickea Jackson, as she says “It’s Time for Dodger Baseball.” On Tuesday, a Mookie Betts bobblehead, presented by Spectrum, will be passed out to the first 40,000
fans in attendance ahead of the game and the homestand will conclude with Korean Heritage Night presented by Jinro on Wednesday. A jersey featuring the Korean flag will be given out to those who purchased a ticket pack. Fans can also enjoy specialty Korean food and drink options, such as bulgogi sausage and Korean inspired pizza, at the LA Feeds Blue stand, located near the Gold Glove Bar in left field. New this season, the LA Feeds Blue stand will serve a rotating menu during specialty nights throughout the season, featuring unique food and beverage choices to highlight culture and heritage at Dodger Stadium.
Fans can support the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) in-stadium by purchasing a 50/50 raffle tickets, buying an item at the LADF Homebase Store, or getting a personalized ribbon board message at Dodgers.com/ribbonboards. Proceeds benefit LADF as it tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness and social justice for all Angelenos. On Thursday, May 16, the LADF 50/50 raffle jackpot will be dedicated to the Little Tokyo Service Center to support their food insecurity efforts. In combination with Mookie Betts’ 5050 Foundation, LADF will dedicate its 50/50 raffle earnings to Brotherhood Crusade, which will provide 400,000 meals to those in need.
A full list of promotions and a schedule for the homestand is listed below:
Thursday, May 16, 7:10 p.m. vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Promotion: Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead presented by Guggenheim
- Anthem: Wholesoul
- Centerfield Plaza: Gusto Funk
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Arturo Chavez (AR)
Friday, May 17, 7:10 p.m. vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Anthem: Arely C
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Reggie Bush, former NFL and USC running back and Heisman trophy winner
- It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Reggie Bush
- Centerfield Plaza: DJ Dephcon
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Spaceforce Colonel Heather Bogstie
- Postgame: Friday Night Fireworks presented by General Mills
Saturday, May 18, 6:10 p.m. vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Promotion: Will Smith Bobblehead presented by Security Benefit
- Anthem: Maxine Ashley
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Smith family
- It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Smith family
- Centerfield Plaza: DJ Million
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Marine Master Sergeant Gabrielle Reynoso
Sunday, May 19, 1:10 p.m. vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Ticket Pack: Cup for Teacher Appreciation Day
- Anthem: Hannah Rose
- It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Dr. Ali’sha Pettaway
- Centerfield Plaza: Viva Los Dodgers festival sponsored by Budweiser and Spectrum, DJ Nico Blitz, Wachiwara band
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Retired U.S. Marine Hospital Corpsman Third Class Todd Mirsky
- Postgame: Kids Run the Bases
Monday, May 20, 7:10 p.m. vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Ticket Pack: Hawaiian Shirt Night
- Anthem: Daniel Ho
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Cameron Brink, the L.A. Sparks’ second round picks of the 2024 WNBA draft
- It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Rickea Jackson, the L.A. Sparks’ fourth round pick of the 2024 WNBA draft
- Centerfield Plaza: DJ Rosé
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Marine Sergeant Stephanie Mata
Tuesday, May 21, 7:10 p.m. vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Promotion: Mookie Betts Bobblehead presented by Spectrum
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Kynlee and Briana Betts
- It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Betts family
- Centerfield Plaza: DJ EQUE
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. National Guard Command Sergeant Major Kenneth Sheppard
Wednesday, May 22, 7:10 p.m. vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Ticket Pack: Jersey for Korean Heritage Night presented by Jinro
- Anthem: Choi Won Hyeon
- Centerfield Plaza: Luna Lee will perform the gayageum and RIIZE will star in a dance performance.
- Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer Phillip Diaz
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