Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers is going down Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, and the Dodgers are rolling out some serious pregame heat. They just announced Rick Monday is stepping up to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, a move that always gets the crowd absolutely buzzing.
Keith Williams Jr. Is Back For His 15th Postseason Anthem!
But it is not just Monday bringing the hype. Keith Williams Jr. is back to sing the national anthem for Game 3, a tradition he totally nailed earlier this postseason before NLDS Game 1 on October 3. Seriously, this guy knows Dodger Stadium. This Wednesday will be his FIFTEENTH time singing the anthem for a postseason game there, stretching all the way back to 2016. That is not just a singer; that is a legend in the making for the Dodgers faithful. You know that crowd is going to be absolutely fired up with him on the mic.
1988 NLCS Flashback: Scioscia and Hershiser Bring Back The Pain
Hold up, because if you thought Game 3 was big, Game 4 is about to hit different. For Thursday’s pregame, we are talking a double dose of Dodgers greatness: Orel Hershiser and Mike Scioscia are sharing the ceremonial first pitch duties. Now, if those names do not give you chills, you need to know their history. Back in another NLCS Game 4, in 1988, Scioscia absolutely crushed a two-run homer off Dwight Gooden, tying the New York Mets in the ninth inning. Then, in a wild turn, Hershiser, who had just started the day before, snuck down to the bullpen and got the final out in the 12th inning to snag a save past midnight in New York. Talk about clutch! That is the kind of epic story these guys bring to the mound. Kaleena Zanders is slated to sing the national anthem for Game 4, keeping the good vibes going strong.
Final Game Details and Stadium Scoop
And if this series goes to a Game 5 on Friday, Shawn Green is set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, with Joshua Guerrero on national anthem duty. To make sure everyone can get in and soak up all this pregame awesome, Dodger Stadium is opening a half-hour earlier than usual for these NLCS games, expecting some serious traffic. For Wednesday’s Game 3, the parking lot opens at 2 p.m., stadium gates at 2:30 p.m., all leading up to a 5 p.m. game time. For the 6 p.m. starts on Thursday and Friday for Games 4 and 5, the parking lot opens at 3 p.m. and gates at 3:30 p.m.
So, get ready for some intense NLCS action. These pregame ceremonies are more than just tradition; they are a direct link to the Dodgers’ incredible history and the passion of their fanbase. You know every game in this series is going to be an absolute battle, and these legendary appearances just crank up the intensity even more. Let us see how this thing shakes out!
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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