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Dodgers fans inexplicably offered free beer at NLCS as ticket prices hit rock bottom

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 15). Dodgers fans inexplicably offered free beer at NLCS as ticket prices hit rock bottom. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/dodgers-fans-inexplicably-offered-free-beer-at-nlcs-as-ticket-prices-hit-rock-bottom/

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Dodgers fans attending Game 3 of the NLCS on Wednesday were offered free beer and koozies to boost attendance as ticket prices dropped by 47% from $144 to $97 following consecutive losses to the Brewers. The team is attempting to attract more fans after falling behind 2-0 in the series, with concerns mounting that they might be eliminated if they lose another game. Pitcher Blake Snell and slugger Shohei Ohtani, both struggling during the postseason, are set to play key roles for the Dodgers in their attempt to turn the series around.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-15, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are offering free beer to fans for Game 3 of the NLCS on Wednesday night, as they face a 0-2 deficit against the Milwaukee Brewers. Initially priced at $144, ticket prices for Game 3 dropped by 47% to $97 after the Brewers won Monday's game 7-4. The Dodgers are also distributing free blue koozies as part of a marketing promotion aimed at boosting attendance and fan engagement in their desperate attempt to avoid elimination. Left-handed pitcher Blake Snell is set to start for the Dodgers, seeking redemption after pitching only 3⅔ innings on 90 pitches during Game 2 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves.

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New York Post

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New York Post

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 13 📰 publisher trust 67

“The articles describe different aspects of the same day at Dodger Stadium, but they do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”

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“The articles describe different aspects of the same day's events at Dodger Stadium but do not specifically confirm they are reporting on the identical incident or occurrence.”

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Fox News

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“The articles describe different aspects of the NLCS games between the Dodgers and Brewers; one is about a betting promotion, while the other is about free beer offered to fans.”

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Thomas L. Murray

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🔮 After sweeping the Brewers in the NLCS last year, the Dodgers have their backs against the wall and could find themselves in desperation mode if they fall one game shy of being eliminated.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are about to host Game 3 of the NLCS on Wednesday night, and they are stuck in a 0-2 hole. asserted

they → host → hole

After Monday night’s 7-4 loss to the Brewers, ticket prices for Game 3 have plummeted down in price and the team is trying every measure possible to draw fans in. Including by giving away free adult beverages. asserted

team → plummet → beverages

According to Edward Lewis of The Post, Dodgers fans were lining up near a red Budweiser tent that was located in the concourse of Dodger Stadium and were being given free beer. uncertain

that → accord → beer

Along with the free beverage, fans were also receiving free blue Dodgers-Budweiser koozies as part of the marketing promotion. asserted

fans → receive → promotion

The line for the free items extended well off into the concourse as more fans were seen patiently lining up as they were discovering what was being given away. asserted

what → extend → concourse

Before the two teams played a single game in the NLCS, the cost for Game 3 was originally listed at $144. asserted

cost → play → 144

But as Milwaukee has been shocking the world, putting together back-to-back wins, the cost for Game 3 isn’t as high anymore. asserted

cost → shock → Game

On Wednesday, Front Office Sports reported that ticket prices dropped by 47% after Monday’s 7-4 loss and are now costing fans $97 to get into the stadium. asserted

prices → report → stadium

After sweeping the Brewers in the NLCS last year, the Dodgers have their backs against the wall and could find themselves in desperation mode if they fall one game shy of being eliminated. uncertain

they → sweep → mode

Left-handed pitcher Blake Snell will get the start for the Dodgers on Wednesday night, and he too is looking for redemption after tossing only 3 ⅔ innings on 90 pitches in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. asserted

he → get → Braves

Aside from Snell, four time MVP Shohei Ohtani, who has been struggling throughout the postseason, will hit in the No. 6 spot of the Dodgers lineup after the team was reportedly considering benching him following Monday night’s game. uncertain

team → struggle → game

Dodgers fans inexplicably offered free beer at NLCS as ticket prices hit rock bottom

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