Padres Restrict Ticket Sales to Dodgers Fans

The San Diego Padres have implemented strict ticket sale restrictions for their upcoming National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, limiting sales to residents of certain counties to prevent Dodgers fans from attending. This move follows record-breaking attendance at Petco Park during the wild-card series, where over 47,000 fans filled the stadium. The Dodgers, who swept the Braves to advance, will host the first two games of the series before heading to San Diego for Games 3 and 4. The Padres are attempting to ensure a strong home-field advantage, as they have faced challenges with large Dodgers fan presence in past seasons. Despite these efforts, many expect that Dodgers fans will still find ways to attend the games. This matchup marks the third meeting in the postseason between the two teams in recent years, heightening the rivalry.