X-Terminator
07-31-2013, 10:38 AM
Technically, the Pirates' doubleheader Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals was not a "sellout."
There just weren't any seats left to sell.
The rare doubleheader, made necessary when the Pirates-Cardinals game on April 16 was rained out, became a popular pick as soon as it was scheduled.
But because of the team's liberal ticket-exchange policy -- which allows season-ticket holders to trade unused game tickets for future weekday games -- the only tickets available at the PNC Park windows were "standing room only."
"A lot of our season-ticket holders traded for this game," Pirates spokesman Brian Warecki said before the games started. "Let's say you skipped an April game -- your ticket already counted in April, so we can't count it in our official count today.
"So we may announce a crowd of 34,000 or whatever, but we do not declare that a sellout. So, unfortunately, even if it ends up being our largest crowd ever, it won't qualify as a sellout.
"We sold approximately 1,800 SROs for today," Mr. Warecki added. "There is a limit to ensure we maintain a great experience for the fans in the park."
The official announced attendance was 33,861.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/pirates/pirates-tickets-become-hottest-item-in-town-697515/#ixzz2adbx0Mh1
I'm actually considering buying a 10-game plan this season...first time I'd have had season tickets since the end of the 2008 season. Should I do it? I DO have a reputation to uphold, and besides, if they tank, I don't want it to be my fault.
Decisions...
There just weren't any seats left to sell.
The rare doubleheader, made necessary when the Pirates-Cardinals game on April 16 was rained out, became a popular pick as soon as it was scheduled.
But because of the team's liberal ticket-exchange policy -- which allows season-ticket holders to trade unused game tickets for future weekday games -- the only tickets available at the PNC Park windows were "standing room only."
"A lot of our season-ticket holders traded for this game," Pirates spokesman Brian Warecki said before the games started. "Let's say you skipped an April game -- your ticket already counted in April, so we can't count it in our official count today.
"So we may announce a crowd of 34,000 or whatever, but we do not declare that a sellout. So, unfortunately, even if it ends up being our largest crowd ever, it won't qualify as a sellout.
"We sold approximately 1,800 SROs for today," Mr. Warecki added. "There is a limit to ensure we maintain a great experience for the fans in the park."
The official announced attendance was 33,861.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/pirates/pirates-tickets-become-hottest-item-in-town-697515/#ixzz2adbx0Mh1
I'm actually considering buying a 10-game plan this season...first time I'd have had season tickets since the end of the 2008 season. Should I do it? I DO have a reputation to uphold, and besides, if they tank, I don't want it to be my fault.
Decisions...