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The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have the best record in baseball, return home Monday for a seven-game homestand with games against the Arizona Diamondbacks (September 4-6) and Colorado Rockies (September 7-10).

The homestand kicks off on Labor Day Monday with a special 5:10 p.m. start time against the D-backs, and the first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance will receive a BBQ Glove courtesy of Security Benefit.

The club’s promotional schedule also includes an Adrián González selfie bobblehead presented by State Farm on Wednesday, September 6; Cody Bellinger Bobblehead Night presented by TAKAGI Tankless Water Heaters on Friday, September 8; a Fernandomania Great Dodger Moments Coin giveaway presented by 76 on Saturday, September 9; and a Kids Trash Can giveaway presented by Hi-Chew on Sunday, September 10.

The team will also host great post game entertainment with Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s on September 8, set to “old school music,” and Christian Faith Day on Sunday, September 10, with player testimonials – including Clayton Kershaw and Adrián González – and a performance by three-time Grammy nominee Crowder.

Additionally, the team will be holding several theme nights with Dia De Los Dodgers on September 5 and Law Enforcement Appreciation Night on September 7. Fans must purchase the special event ticket packages at Dodgers.com/Events to receive the one-of-a-kind promotional items associated with the theme nights.

A full list of promotions and special events for the upcoming homestand is below:

Monday, September 4, 5:10 p.m. vs. D-backs
* Promotion: Labor Day BBQ Glove, presented by Security Benefit (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).

* Fleet Week Celebration:

o Anthem: Navy Band Southwest.

o Color Guard: USS Dewey Naval Color Guard.

o Ceremonial First Pitch: Commander Anthony L. Webber of the USS Dewey.

Tuesday, September 5, 7:10 p.m. vs. D-backs
* Special Event: Dia De Los Dodgers (special ticket package, which includes a Dia De Los Dodgers t-shirt, available at Dodgers.com/DDLD).

o As part of the Dia De Los Dodgers celebration, fans are encouraged to honor the spirit and memories of a beloved family member or friend who helped foster their love baseball and the Dodgers. The team will have a Dodger-themed altar, similar to those used on Dia De Los Muertos, behind the Right Field Pavilion where fans can share their memories on notecards. The team also encourages fans to share their Dodger memories/photos on social media using the hashtag #DiaDeLosDodgers, which will be featured on DodgerVision before and during the game on Tuesday.

Wednesday, September 6, 7:10 p.m. vs. D-backs
* Promotion: Adrian Gonzalez Bobblehead presented by State Farm (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).

* Proceeds from the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s in-game 50/50 raffle will be contributed to the Houston Food Bank in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Thursday, September 7, 7:10 p.m. vs. Rockies
* Special Event: Law Enforcement Appreciation Night (special ticket package, which includes a Law Enforcement Appreciation Night mug, available at Dodgers.com/LawEnforcement).

o Honor Guard: California Highway Patrol Southern Division Honor Guard

o Police officer recognition, CHP Motorcycle parade.

o Ceremonial First Pitches/Community Hero Award recipients:

§ Assistant Chief Bea Girmala, Los Angeles Police Department.

§ Chief Karyn Mannis, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

§ Assistant Chief Amanda Ray Snowden, California Highway Patrol.

o It’s Time for Dodger Baseball:

§ Chief Charlie Beck, Los Angeles Police Department.

§ Sheriff Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

§ Southern Division Assistant Chief, Chris O’Quinn, California Highway Patrol.

Friday, September 8, 7:10 p.m. vs. Rockies
* Promotion: Cody Bellinger Bobblehead presented by TAKAGI Tankless Water Heaters (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).

* Post-game Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s.

Saturday, September 9, 6:10 p.m. vs. Rockies
* Promotion: Great Dodger Moments Coin #8 – Fernandomania presented by 76 (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance).

Sunday, September 10, 1:10 p.m. vs. Rockies
* Promotion: Kids Trash Can presented by Hi-Chew (first 12,000 ticketed kids 14 and under).

* Christian Faith Day Postgame Program: Dodger players – including Adrián González and Clayton Kershaw – will share their personal testimonies and there will also be a performance by three-time Grammy nominee Crowder. All ticketed fans for are welcome to attend the Christian Faith Day post-game program, but special Christian Faith Day pricing is available at Dodgers.com/Faith.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.dodgers.com/tickets or by calling 866-DODGERS, and information on the special events calendar can be found online at dodgers.com/events.

Information on parking and public transportation options to Dodger Stadium, including the Dodger Stadium Express, can be found online at www.dodgers.com under the Dodger Stadium tab at the top of the page.

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