Tommy Lasorda will throw the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday. The special advisor to the chairman turned 87 on Sept. 22. Singer/actress/author Wynonna Judd will perform the National Anthem.
One more frivolity: The Dodgers will be serving something called a “Playoff Dog”: An all-beef hot dog on a Pretzel Roll topped with Pastrami, pickle spears and Oktoberfest mustard.