The Atlanta Braves’ offensive juggernaut rolled into Miami looking to take the series against the Marlins on Saturday. With Jarred Kelenic reinserted into the lineup batting ninth and playing left field, the Braves aimed to keep their hot bats rolling.
Kelenic, who had been out with a minor injury, rejoined a Braves lineup that had been scoring at a torrid pace lately. In the previous game, Atlanta had hung eight runs on the Marlins’ pitching staff.
The Miami Marlins’ ongoing battle with low attendance figures is a stark reminder of the importance of fan support in sustaining professional sports teams. Despite a promising start to the 2024 season, with a near-sellout crowd on Opening Day, the Marlins have struggled to attract fans to loanDepot Park, raising concerns about the team’s long-term viability in the city.
According to recently released statistics from Baseball Reference, the Marlins are tied for the second-worst percentage of stadium capacity filled so far in 2024, averaging only 40% of the 36,742-seat loanDepot Park.
