In typical Los Angeles Dodgers fashion, reigning NL MVP and Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw — who just might win the Cy Young again this year as well — threw a one-hit shutout against the San Francisco Giants last night to clinch their third consecutive National League West division title.
After going 92-70 in 2013, the Dodgers went 94-68 last season and are currently 88-69 with five games remaining in their last three division-winning efforts. Kershaw moved to 16 wins on the season and has his final start of the regular season scheduled for Sunday, in which the left-hander needs 11 strikeouts to reach 300 for the season.
For fans, it’s time to start planning out postseason visits for Dodgers playoffs baseball. Below is a breakdown of Dodgers playoff tickets on the secondary market, according to TiqIQ.com (The prices below are assuming the Dodgers finish ahead of the New York Mets in terms of overall record, which shifts the amount of home games for each team).
NLDS | Home Game 1 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets | Dodger Stadium | Average Price: $137.91 | Get-in Price: $39
NLDS | Home Game 2 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets | Dodger Stadium | Average Price: $140.32 | Get-in Price: $36
NLDS | Home Game 3 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets | Dodger Stadium | Average Price: $203.59 | Get-in Price: $46
NLDS Home Game Average: $155.68
With prices for games at Citi Field higher than games at Dodger Stadium at every turn, it may be economical for Dodgers fans on the east coast to use Hipmunk.com to watch the team on the road. In addition to flights to New York City being available from most major airlines, Hipmunk has New York City hotels that can be reserved next to easy transportation to Citi Field.
The most expensive home game at Dodger Stadium would be in Game 5, if the series reaches that point, with an average ticket price of $203.59 and a get-in price of $46. Overall, the three-game home average for games at Chavez Ravine is clocking in at $155.68.
NLCS | Home Game 1 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. TBD | Dodger Stadium | Average Price: $318.15 | Get-in Price: $74
NLCS | Home Game 2 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. TBD | Dodger Stadium | Average Price: $336.79 | Get-in Price: $74
NLCS | Home Game 3 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. TBD | Dodger Stadium | Average Price: $376.80 | Get-in Price: $74
NLCS | Home Game 4 | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. TBD | Dodger Stadium | Average Price: $413.78 | Get-in Price: $88
NLCS Home Game Average: $357.46
Without knowing their opponent, prices take an obvious bump if the Dodgers were to make it one round further in the playoffs. The four-game home average for NLCS contests at Dodger Stadium is $357.46, more than double that of the NLCS. Having come close in the past couple of seasons, Dodger fans realize this could be the year their storied franchise achieves old glory again.
