The West Sacramento Athletics have officially had their home games for just a few days and already face attendance challenges. In their opening series against the Chicago Cubs, the team reported attendance numbers that indicated initial excitement but soon revealed a significant drop in spectators, with 2,800 people effectively 'disappearing' from the stands after three games. Critiques arise over the accuracy of attendance figures, suggesting teams may manipulate these statistics, raising broader questions about community engagement and long-term support for the franchise in its new home.
The West Sacramento Athletics have reportedly lost about 2,800 attendees after just three games, suggesting initial excitement may not sustain fan interest moving forward.
Despite announcing impressive attendance figures of over 12,000 for their debut, actual interest among fans appears to be dwindling significantly by the end of the homestand.
The A's performance may not matter as much as the community’s reaction, highlighting that initial excitement for a new franchise does not guarantee sustained support.
The methodology of counting attendees raises concerns about accuracy, emphasizing that teams can curate their perceived attendance, often leading to inflated numbers.
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