New York Yankees fans weren’t afraid to spend money on tickets after the World Series moved to the Bronx for Game 3 on Monday night.
Game 3 marked the first World Series game at Yankee Stadium since the Bronx Bombers clinched their 27th title against Philadelphia in 2009. Despite being down 0-2 in the series, fans left dents in their bank accounts to support your team.
Before the game, fans outside the stadium revealed the different amounts they paid to secure seats before the Los Angeles Dodgers took a convincing 3-0 lead.
The highest prices revealed by the subjects were $4,000 and $3,000. The median amounts were $2,600 and $2,500, while some paid $1,600, $1,300 and $1,200.
Another fan revealed that he and others paid $550 due to pre-selling a season ticket.
Yankees fans revealed how much they paid for tickets before losing Game 3 to the Dodgers
“I have to win tonight to make it worth it,” one fan told DailyMail.com.
“We’re from the Bronx and we spent that money,” said another big spender.
“I sold my little brother for a ticket, but we got it,” a third fan joked, keeping the ticket price a secret. “I ran out of all my tuition.”
Meanwhile, other fans revealed that the rare opportunity to see the franchise compete for a title makes the expense worth it. Another also cited family ties as a reason for the decision.
“(I spent) $2,500 each, but she really wanted to go, that’s my daughter,” said one dedicated follower, hugging her daughter.
“I wouldn’t say it’s an easy purchase for most of us,” chimed in another. “But at the end of the day, it’s a lifelong commitment.” “If I have to spend that $1,300, that’s what it is.”
The Yankees are now on the verge of being swept in their first World Series since 2009.
The Dodgers came back in the extra inning to win Game 1 before reeling off two more victories.
Unfortunately, the Dodgers’ grip on the wheel of turmoil grew tighter after the 4-2 win in the Big Apple. The third victory followed a 6-3 comeback in Game 1 and another 4-2 victory in Game 2 at Dodger Stadium.
The Yankees hope to begin an inspiring comeback in Tuesday’s Game 4 in the Bronx. Meanwhile, the Dodgers look to complete the road sweep and return home to a heroes’ welcome in the City of Angels.
Game 4 begins at 8:08 pm ET on Tuesday, October 29.