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\n\tDon’t let the title alarm you, baseball is still America’s pastime on the field. But if you haven’t noticed, off the field it’s a long way off from the days of old.\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tThe average cost for 4 fans at a Major League Baseball game is now $128.06, according to a GOBankingRates study. This total includes the following costs:\n<\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\tFour hot dogs: $17.46\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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\n\t\t\tParking: $15.89\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\tAdding souvenirs into the mix, the average family of four is spending in excess of $248.06 for a day at the ballpark. \n<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n
\n\tDespite industry norms, the Bismarck Larks are defying trends of high food costs, parking fees and ticket increases with a plan that allows fans an “all in” per person cost of $15 per ticket ($60 family of four cost). Team executives explained their philosophy.\n<\/div>\n\n\t \n<\/div>\n\n\t“It’s not a matter of just low balling our prices. Our entire business is built around creating a great value for our fans and an excellent experience at the ballpark," said John Bollinger, Larks General Manager.\n<\/div>\n\n\t \n<\/div>\n\n\tThe team also owns and operates its own concession business. “By running our food and bev operations, we are eliminating a 3rd<\/font><\/sup> party from jacking up the prices and we also control the quality of the food. It’s a win-win,” said John Bollinger, Larks General Manager.\n<\/div>\n - \n
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