Overview

• The Phillies sold out a seven-inning intrasquad at Citizens Bank Park with 31,000 $10 tickets, with all proceeds directed to Phillies Charities.
• Attendance for the scrimmage exceeded Cleveland’s Wild Card gates, which were 26,186 for Game 1 and 26,659 for Game 2 at Progressive Field.
• Price and timing were key factors, as Philadelphia’s event started at 6 p.m. ET and postseason tickets in Cleveland cost more with 1:08 p.m. ET first pitches.
• Manager Rob Thomson said the club scheduled the event to engage fans and raise money for charity, noting the strong response from the fan base.
• Commentary tied the contrast to broader market disparities in MLB even as total attendance climbed to roughly 71.4 million, with Game 3 in Cleveland set for Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.