The Padres are still riding high off their NL Wild Card Series win. But as they turn their attention to the Dodgers, the franchise is taking steps to maintain a home-field advantage.
The San Diego Padres only needed two games to get past the Atlanta Braves in a National League Wild Card Series. Both of those games were played at Petco Park in front of a crowd of mostly Padres fans.
The Padres are now taking steps in hopes their home stadium remains a fortress when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in an NLDS. While the first two games of the upcoming series will take place at Dodger Stadium, the Padres are placing strict limits on ticket sales when the series shifts to San Diego.
Only fans who are in certain regions will be able to purchase tickets to Game 3 and Game 4 of the NLDS. The five counties that make up the greater Los Angeles area will be restricted from buying tickets.
The Padres’ decision likely revolves around the fact Petco Park is located approximately 125 miles south of Dodger Stadium.
