On April 12, 1976, the Los Angeles Dodgers experienced a historic rainout against the San Diego Padres, marking the first such event since 1967. Scheduled to begin a three-game series, the season opener was postponed after a 75-minute delay, breaking a record of 724 consecutive home games played. Despite a strong season ending 92-70, the Dodgers finished 10 games behind the Cincinnati Reds. Rainouts at Dodger Stadium are rare, with 17 recorded, and the last notable rainout before 2023 was in April 2000, showcasing the club's impressive resilience against inclement weather.
The Dodgers' home opener against the Padres on April 12, 1976, was postponed due to rain, ending a streak of 724 consecutive home games played.
Overall, there have been 17 rainouts in Dodger Stadium's history, with six occurring during games against the Padres. The last was on April 17, 2000.
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