Watching Blink-182 guitarist Tom DeLonge get choked up at Petco Park last night while Padres fans belted out “All the Small Things” was pure magic. It was a defining moment for anyone who grew up with that song, and honestly, you couldn’t help but feel for the guy as he got super emotional on camera.
An Eighth-Inning Anthem for a Lifelong Fan
Alright, so picture this: it’s the bottom of the eighth inning in Game 3 between the Brewers and Padres. Fox cameras cut to DeLonge in the crowd, sitting right behind home plate, and then the whole dang stadium just erupts. They’re singing “All the Small Things” right along with the speaker system, and you can see DeLonge visibly moved. This isn’t just some random song for the Padres, either; it’s their version of “Sweet Caroline.” You know, that anthem the Boston Red Sox have? Yeah, this is San Diego’s, played in the eighth inning of every home game. For a guy who’s not just a legendary musician, but a lifelong Padres fan from Poway, a San Diego suburb, this had to hit different.
Good Luck Charm? The Numbers Don’t Lie.
DeLonge being at Petco Park, especially during the MLB postseason, isn’t new. He was actually the one who threw out the first pitch before Game 1 of the 2024 NL Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves. And get this: San Diego went on to defeat the Braves after his first pitch. Coincidence? Maybe. But you gotta wonder if the guy’s a good-luck charm for his hometown team. Fast forward to Tuesday night, and the Padres needed every bit of that energy. They scraped out a 4-3 win against the Brewers, keeping their season alive in a nail-biter.
Now, Game 4 is set for Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET, back at Petco Park. You know the Padres are going to need that same energy, maybe even more, to keep this thing going. Let’s see if Tom DeLonge makes another appearance and if the fans can bring that same magic again!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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