What it was like
Bring the friend who moved down from Seattle and still won't admit they've switched allegiances — a Mariners series at Dodger Stadium is built for exactly that kind of split loyalty, two Pacific fan bases in one ballpark. Come early; the two hours before first pitch, with batting practice up close and the light going long across the infield under the San Gabriels, are half the reason to have a ticket. The Dodger Dog has been a point of pride and debate since 1962, and the third-base pavilion is where the noise starts. What actually ties the place together is the range of people in it — Koreatown, East LA, the Valley, arrivals from every other MLB city — and the shared, unembarrassed fact that they really love this team. Parking is $35 on-site, or take the $8 Dodger Stadium Express from Union Station and skip the lot entirely. Los Angeles Dodgers vs Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium.