The Padres Play Tonight: The Home Opener of the 2021 MLB Season

The San Diego Padres 2021 season is here at last and tonight is the home opener at Petco Park. After a long wait due to the pandemic, the Padres are finally ready to start their second season under manager Jayce Tingler and improve on the success they had in 2020. This is an important night for the entire Padres organization, as the first game of the season is always a special one for any team.

Here’s What to Expect from the Padres and the Home Opener

The Padres have the benefit of the full Petco Park crowd and the team is determined to put on a show for the fans. The starting lineup is sure to turn some heads as Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers lead the way. Tatis Jr. is coming off an incredible All-Star season and looks to pick up where he left off in 2020. He is joined by Myers, Eric Hosmer, Tommy Pham, and Manny Machado to form one of the most dynamic lineups in the MLB.

The opponent this evening is none other than the Arizona Diamondbacks, and their number one starter, Zac Gallen, is scheduled to throw the first pitch of the 2021 season. Gallen is sure to put on an impressive show and give fans an early look at what the Diamondbacks can bring to the table this season.

Fans Can Catch the Home Opener on Multiple Platforms

The Padres home opener starts at 6:10 PM PDT and can be watched on MLB.TV, ESPN, FXWest, or the Padres Official Site. The game will be broadcast nationally with crews from the MLB Network covering from Petco Park. It’s sure to be a great evening for baseball fans, as the Padres and D-Backs will begin their respective 2021 seasons.

The Padres have aspirations for the postseason and are confident they can make a deep run. There is plenty of talent on this team and it is now up to Tingler and the front office to make the right moves and put them in the best position to succeed. The Padres’ home opener is sure to be an eventful evening and one that will begin their quest for October baseball.