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San Diego Padres
WHERE THEY PLAY: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382 SEATING CAPACITY: 12,518 STADIUM WEBSITE: peoriasportscomplex.com SPRING TRAINING INFORMATION: padres.com/spring ABOUT THE STADIUM: Located in the heart of Peoria’s P83 Entertainment District, Peoria Sports Complex opened for spring training in 1994. The stadium features popular family amenities with vast lawn seating, a ship-themed playground structure, a tot splash pad and a mini ball field. BALLPARK TRADITION: Sundays are kids days and after the game kids in attendance can take the field and run the bases. TASTY TREATS: Craft burgers and beers, gourmet pretzels and chicken-loaded nachos are just some of the premiere samplings at Peoria Stadium! TEAM’S 2021 SEASON: The Padres entered the season with high expectations and held a playoff position in the Wild Card standings from April to late August before struggling down the stretch to finish 79-83. 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: Fernando Tatis, SS; Manny Machado, 3B; Jake Cronenworth, IF MANAGER: Bob Melvin MASCOT: Swinging Friar AFTER THE GAME: Experience the abundant dining, retail, nightlife and theater scene of the P83 Entertainment District!
