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Dodgers fans head for the exits as NLCS nightmare reaches new low

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 15). Dodgers fans head for the exits as NLCS nightmare reaches new low. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/sports/dodgers-fans-head-for-the-exits-as-nlcs-nightmare-reaches-new-low/

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Edward Lewis reported that Dodger Stadium was largely empty during a critical game as fans left early due to the Los Angeles Dodgers' poor performance against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. The Dodgers faced a 3-0 deficit after losing Wednesday’s game, with ticket prices dropping by 42% before the match began but still failing to fill the stadium. Despite Blake Snell's strong pitching, the team struggled to capitalize on opportunities, leading to their eventual loss and putting them one game away from being swept in the playoffs for the first time since 2023.

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As of October 15, 2026, Dodger Stadium's empty seats during Game 3 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers became a significant storyline. Despite ticket prices dropping by 42% before the game, many blue and yellow seats remained unoccupied throughout the match. This stark contrast highlighted the dwindling support for the Dodgers, who are now facing a 3-0 deficit in the series against the Brewers. Fans were seen leaving early, with some videos showing empty sections of the stadium even as the game progressed. The unusual sight prompted comments from Milwaukee fans on social media, questioning the loyalty of Dodger Stadium's fan base. Historically, the Dodgers have been known for strong attendance during regular seasons, averaging 49,805 fans per game in 2026, but this playoff performance marked a significant departure from that norm.

Written for “Dodgers Attendance Issues” on 2026-10-15, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Dodgers Attendance Issues

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New York Post

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

“Both articles describe empty seats at Dodger Stadium during an NLCS game on October 15, 2026.”

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New York Post

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Fox News

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 4 of 45 📰 publisher trust 68

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Dodgers turn to Blake Snell to avoid 0-3 hole as NLCS shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 different event · 75%

Fox News

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 3 of 34 📰 publisher trust 68

“While both articles discuss Game 3 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers, Article A is about the context leading up to the game, while Article B describes fan behavior during and after the same game.”

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New York Post

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 27% hedged 3 of 11 📰 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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Toronto Star

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“While both articles discuss the Dodgers' performance in the NLCS against the Brewers, Article A focuses on fan behavior during the game while Article B covers the broader context and outcome of the series deficit.”

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Thomas L. Murray

113 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

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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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🔮 Snell is set to take the mound when Game 3 begins on Wednesday night and will need to pitch deep to get the Dodgers out of the hole they’ve dug.

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California Post senior sports reporter Edward Lewis captured multiple videos of fans exiting the stadium behind the bleachers in centerfield. asserted

fans → capture → centerfield

The news of the Dodgers leaving early came after they failed to fill out the stadium. From the game’s opening pitch until the final out, Dodger Stadium was littered with empty seats, with the colors of blue and yellow chairs sprinkled throughout — even though the cost of tickets plummeted by 42% before the game began. asserted

game → leave → %

With Wednesday’s loss, the Dodgers are now facing a 3-0 deficit in the series and are a game away from being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers. asserted

Dodgers → face → Brewers

The Dodgers spent most of the game trailing the Brewers after Jackson Chourio made history on the game’s opening pitch. asserted

Chourio → spend → pitch

Chourio saw a fastball come his way on the first pitch of the game and sent it over the right center-field fence for a solo home run. asserted

fastball → see → run

Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell settled in from there, striking out nine batters through six innings. asserted

Snell → settle → innings

With the bases loaded and only one out, Smith hit a two-RBI double to score Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez. asserted

Smith → load → Tucker

Through most of the postseason, the Dodgers have struggled to bring runners home while in scoring position, and did just that after Smith’s rally starter as he and Shohei Ohtani were left stranded on third and second after Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman were struck out to end the inning. asserted

Hernández → struggle → inning

Jake Bauers worked an 11-pitch at-bat against Snell in the inning and finished it with a two-run homer to end the game. asserted

Bauers → work → game

Garrett Mitchell followed in the next at-bat by launching a changeup that was left hanging over the middle of the plate, 428 feet towards center field to make it a 4-2 game. asserted

it → follow → field

Milwaukee tacked on one more run in the eighth, sending the fans home. asserted

Milwaukee → tack → fans

After they left, Joey Ortiz hit an RBI single to left to give the game its final score. asserted

Ortiz → leave → score

As the Dodgers are on the verge of being swept in the playoffs for the first time since 2023, they will host Milwaukee for Game 4 on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. PT. asserted

they → sweep → PT

Dodgers fans head for the exits as NLCS nightmare reaches new low

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