Dodgers' Attendance Woes: Brewers Sweep in NLCS Showdown!

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Dodgers’ Empty Seats and Poor Play Create a Bad Look in NLCS Sweep

The Dodgers did not sell out any of their NLCS games, which was embarrassing for a team whose fans showed strong support throughout the year. Game 3 offered Los Angeles a chance to get back into the series, yet even that game did not sell out.

High costs may have contributed to the empty seats. Parking was $75 during Game 1 of the NLDS and remained at that price throughout the NLCS, while ticket prices were described as ludicrous.

Attendance figures may not have reflected the number of people actually in the stadium. Many regular-season broadcasts showed empty seats in the corners and upper sections, even during games described as sellouts. Before one NLCS game, Raj posted a video from the stadium showing a large number of empty seats.

Los Angeles fans often arrive late because getting around the city is difficult, whether they are attending Dodgers, Lakers or Rams games. When they arrive, they usually create an energetic atmosphere. This time, however, too many seats remained empty, and the fan base did not provide the home-field advantage the players needed.

It was a bad look for both the Dodgers and their supporters. The team ran out of gas, the fans did not show up in full force, and Milwaukee completed the sweep because it was the better team.

The Brewers embodied sound baseball. They moved runners, played small ball, defended well and received phenomenal work from their pitching staff and bullpen. Ashby was singled out as a major part of a bullpen that consistently found ways to retire the Dodgers’ powerful hitters.

The Dodgers did not execute when situations called for moving runners over. Their star hitters underperformed for long stretches, and some of their swings were among their worst of the season. They chased sliders far outside the strike zone and failed to produce the expected power.

At the same time, the Dodgers were never likely to abandon their established style and completely match Milwaukee’s approach. Their highly paid hitters were expected to deliver home runs, not suddenly become a small-ball lineup. There were still specific moments, particularly in close games with runners on first and second and nobody out, when a bunt could have been necessary.

Milwaukee also entered the series with a major chip on its shoulder. Manager Pat Murphy and his team were motivated by being swept the previous year, and the Brewers returned the favor. The Dodgers now have decisions to make.