In a mass appeal to its home base, the Washington Nationals rolled out a major-league discount for D.C. dwellers, unleashing single-game tickets at a minor-league price of just $5, a steal aimed exclusively at city residents. With the intention of packing the stands and showing gratitude, the Nationals have decided to swing for the fences of fan loyalty, guaranteeing a spot in the bleachers without breaking the bank, as confirmed by a DC News Now report.
Nationals die-hards looking to catch the bargain need to dash to the Nationals Park box office, running Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., but that's only for March, after that, who knows when they'll have to scramble to get a hold of these tickets or stand in line at the box office, according to WTOP. Hopeful attendees must flaunt a D.C. driver's license or passport as bona fide proof of residency, and once the verification dance is done, they can snag up to four tickets for up to four games, delivered straight to their MLB Ballpark app - gotta have an MLB account.
The Nationals spokesperson broadcasted the program as a grand slam "thank you" to the local fan base, an appreciative curveball for the unwavering cheer through thick and thin, as The Washington Post echoed the sentiment. The district dedication is palpable, with over 400 tickets allegedly flying off the shelves faster than a fastball in a mere two hours after the sale commenced. Sections 401 and 402 are where the deal lives, yet if procrastinators let the pre-game opportunities slide, they still have a shot at tickets on game days, starting come April 1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Last season's attendance figures for the Nationals were more akin to a rain-delayed crowd braving a downpour than a hustling, bustling Major League park, they welcomed an average of 23,292 fans per game, the lowest in a full-capacity season since 2010, excluding a special event held at the Little League Classic, which pulled in just 2,473 onlookers, which reveals the D.C. squad is yearning to fill more seats this season and the new deal could be the very ticket to turning those numbers around or at least, bringing back some hometown love.
