Blues and Jets Fans Confuse Cardinals with Unusual Double-Header in Game 7
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Saturday's game between the New York Mets and the Cardinals was called off due to rain, leading to a doubleheader on Sunday. But this decision came with a bit of a headache for the Cardinals.
You see, another major player in town, the St. Louis Blues, is in a heated first-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets. The way the Blues have been tearing it up, fans are hoping to witness them clinch a playoff series.
Here's the rub. The Cardinals haven't exactly considered the sports fans' desire to see the Blues in action. They've bumped up Sunday's game to start just after noon, while the second part of the doubleheader will be at 5:15. That's right around the same time the Blues' potential Game 7 could be happening!
Let's not forget, the Blues have been on a roll this season with the best record in hockey since February. The race against the Presidents' Trophy-winning Jets looked close, and the Blues dominated Game 6 with a score of 5-2, making a potential upset even more likely.
Now, Game 7 is taking place in Winnipeg, not St. Louis. But still, one might think the Cardinals would take into account that fans might want to witness the Blues' potential playoff series win rather than catch the backend of an early May doubleheader.
Apparently, the Cardinals didn't see it that way. But Mets beat writer Tim Healey sure did.
According to ESPN, the Cardinals are averaging 28,637 fans per game this season. One can only wonder if the Blues-Jets game will cut into that attendance.
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Insights from the Trenches
- Shared Fanbase: Both Cardinals (MLB) and Blues (NHL) fans are local, and many follow both teams. The doubleheader and a potential Blues playoff game might split fans' interest and attendance.
- Time Conflicts: With the Blues playoff game perhaps happening in the evening, some fans might attend the earlier Cardinals game and then head over to the Blues game, or vice versa. But logistical issues could limit attendance at both events.
- Attendee Priorities: Moving the St. Louis Cardinals doubleheader on a playoff day presents a challenge for fans. They have to prioritize one event or the other, especially since the Blues playoff match holds significant local interest.
- Impact in the Past: While data on this exact situation doesn't exist, dual scheduling on the same day usually leads to reduced attendance for one or both events. Fans typically face a difficult choice, and logistical constraints limit their ability to attend multiple events.
- Fans in St. Louis, following both the Cardinals (MLB) and the Blues (NHL), might find themselves in a tough position this Sunday, as the Cardinals' doubleheader and a potential Blues playoff game could present a conflict of interest.
- As the St. Louis Blues' potential Game 7 unfolds in Winnipeg, one could question if the scheduling of the Cardinals doubleheader may have an impact on the team's attendance, considering the shared fanbase and the significant local interest in the Blues' playoff run.
