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Padres game
/ˈpɑːdreɪz ɡeɪm/ (PAH-drayz game)
Definition
1
An informal reference to a Major League Baseball game played by the San Diego Padres, the MLB franchise based in San Diego, California, famous for its beachy vibes and rollercoaster seasons.
2
Slang for a lively outing at Petco Park (or wherever they're playing), blending hot dogs, high hopes, and the occasional heartbreaking loss.
Examples
Ditched the Netflix queue for the Padres game – turns out, live strikeouts hit different.
Bought tickets to the Padres game thinking it'd be a homer fest; left with popcorn regrets and a new therapy bill.
Family tradition: annual Padres game pilgrimage, where we bond over chanting 'charge' into the void.
Padres game tailgate was lit – until the final score reminded us why we have day jobs.