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San Diego Padres
WHERE THEY PLAY: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382 SEATING CAPACITY: 12,514 STADIUM WEBSITE: peoriasportscomplex.com SPRING TRAINING INFORMATION: padres.com/spring ABOUT THE STADIUM: Located in the heart of Peoria’s P83 Entertainment District, the ballpark originally opened in 1994 and has been a home away from home for the San Diego Padres ever since. It was the first two-team spring training stadium in baseball history and is also home to the Seattle Mariners. The complex features premiere indoor and outdoor group and event areas, plenty of shaded seating as well as lawn seats in the outfield. If you’re with the kids, stop by Peoria Cove, a ship-themed kids’ attraction with a mini baseball field, splash pad and playground. BALLPARK TRADITION: Sunday’s are kids days and after the game kids in attendance can take the field and run the bases. TASTY TREATS: All craft, domestic and imported beers throughout the ballpark are priced the same so fans can select their beer based on their palate, not their wallet. PADRES’ 2020 SEASON: The Padres earned a playoff spot after finishing with a 37-23 record in the shortened season, good for second in the National League West Division. The Padres won the opening Wild Card playoff series but lost in the next round Division Series to end their 2020 campaign. WORLD SERIES HISTORY: The Padres made it to the Fall Classic in 1984 and 1998, but have yet to win a World Series. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Manny Machado, 3B; Eric Hosmer, 1B; Fernando Tatis, Jr, SS; Mike Clevinger, SP MANAGER: Jayce Tingler MASCOT: Swinging Friar AFTER THE GAME: Experience the abundant dining, retail, nightlife and theater scene of the P83 Entertainment District.
HOME CACTUS LEAGUE SCHEDULE
Monday, March 1 1:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs Wednesday, March 3 1:10 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers Friday, March 5 6:40 p.m. San Francisco Giants Sunday, March 7 1:10 p.m. Kansas City Royals Thursday, March 11 1:10 p.m. Cleveland Indians Saturday, March 13 1:10 p.m. Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, March 16 1:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox Thursday, March 18 1:10 p.m. Oakland Athletics Saturday, March 20 1:10 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, March 21 1:10 p.m. Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, March 23 1:10 p.m. Cincinnati Reds Thursday, March 25 6:40 p.m. Texas Rangers Friday, March 26 6:40 p.m. Seattle Mariners Monday, March 29 12:10 p.m. Colorado Rockies
NOTE: The 2021 spring training schedule is subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. Game dates, times, promotions and opponents are subject to change. Go to cactusleague.com/schedule.php for the latest updates and fan information.
