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America's national pastime has priced itself out of reach for many American families. A night out at a major league ballpark for a family of 4 (according to the FCI or "fan cost index" which the TMR defines as two average-priced adult tickets and two average-priced children's tickets--plus two small draft beers, four small soft drinks, four regular hot dogs, two programs, two of the least expensive adult-sized adjustable caps, and parking for one car) can run around $250 in my hometown of Boston.
Last night I experienced the alternative, and even though the game was "fogged out" (see the pictures below), it was great entertainment. In the minors, they've not forgotten that fans come for the fun.
The venue was Coney Island's KeySpan Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Although the park's proximity to the Atlantic led to a less-than-hoped-for result, a large part of the crowd was willing to stick around through the delays and was treated to dance routines, tumblers, mascot antics and even a medieval "jousting" tourney conducted in center field.
And with a ticket price of $11 for a good seat, plus the lure of the original Nathan's nearby, I'd come back.
