Strong gains at the gate by the Nationals, Braves, Reds and Dodgers this season have been offset by sharp drops for the Marlins, Phillies and Cubs. The Dodgers have a comfortable lead over all MLB clubs in average attendance, with the gate at Chavez Ravine up nearly 10% through Aug. 12. Despite disappointing in the standings, the Nationals are seeing the biggest jump among NL clubs (+11%). The Marlins sophomore season at their new ballpark continues to be a struggle, with average attendance down 36%. Attendance at PNC Park is relatively flat for Pirates games, despite the team sitting atop the NL Central. The chart below lists team-by-team attendance for the NL through Aug. 12, with comparisons to the same period last season. See yesterday's issue for AL figures (THE DAILY).
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MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE ATTENDANCE THROUGH AUG. 12
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| TEAM |
GMS
|
TOTAL
|
AVG.
|
% CAP.
|
PREV.
|
%+/-
|
GMS ('12)
|
| Dodgers |
60
|
2,722,243
|
45,371
|
81.0%
|
41,369
|
9.7%
|
58
|
| Cardinals |
56
|
2,370,833
|
42,336
|
96.3%
|
41,374
|
2.3%
|
57
|
| Giants** |
61
|
2,541,350
|
41,661
|
99.4%
|
41,734
|
-0.2%
|
58
|
| Phillies |
56
|
2,156,670
|
38,512
|
88.2%
|
44,459
|
-13.4%
|
59
|
| Rockies |
61
|
2,142,922
|
35,130
|
69.6%
|
33,864
|
3.7%
|
58
|
| Nationals |
62
|
2,069,138
|
33,373
|
78.9%
|
30,159
|
10.7%
|
53
|
| Cubs |
57
|
1,892,015
|
33,193
|
80.9%
|
37,173
|
-10.7%
|
55
|
| Braves |
57
|
1,850,809
|
32,470
|
65.8%
|
29,434
|
10.3%
|
58
|
| Reds |
57
|
1,834,913
|
32,191
|
76.1%
|
29,193
|
10.3%
|
56
|
| Brewers |
58
|
1,829,488
|
31,543
|
75.3%
|
34,991
|
-9.9%
|
59
|
| Padres |
58
|
1,594,664
|
27,494
|
64.7%
|
26,166
|
5.1%
|
57
|
| Mets |
57
|
1,543,378
|
27,077
|
64.6%
|
29,488
|
-8.2%
|
57
|
| Pirates |
60
|
1,611,942
|
26,866
|
70.0%
|
26,926
|
-0.2%
|
55
|
| D-Backs |
60
|
1,604,544
|
26,742
|
55.0%
|
27,842
|
-3.9%
|
57
|
| Marlins |
58
|
1,054,525
|
18,181
|
48.6%
|
28,388
|
-36.0%
|
57
|
| NL TOTALS* |
878
|
28,819,434
|
32,824
|
74.3%
|
32,781
|
0.1%
|
913
|
| MLB TOTALS |
1,759
|
54,162,418
|
30,792
|
71.1%
|
31,534
|
-2.4%
|
1,713
|
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NOTES: All attendance data is based on totals posted immediately following games. Figures do not reflect any subsequent adjustments made by teams or the league. * = The Astros were moved from the NL to the AL beginning with the '13 season. NL totals include figures for the Astros from last season. ** = Totals include a July 4 Giants-Reds game being postponed by rain and made up as part of a doubleheader in S.F. on July 23.
