MLB crowds jump from ’21, still below pre-pandemic levels


              Two Washington Nationals fans sit and watch the game against the Atlanta Braves surrounded by empty seats during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in Washington. The Braves won 8-2. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
            
              A fan holds up a cutout of the head of Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Fans watch as New York Yankees' Aaron Judge comes to bat during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
            
              Fans hold "K" signs after Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) walks off the field after he struck out Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
MLB crowds jump from ’21, still below pre-pandemic levels