The Philadelphia Phillies announced the end of their Dollar Dog Nights on Thursday, axing the promotion after 27 years in favor of “BOGO” nights where fans can purchase two hot dogs for the price of one at $5.
Phillies senior vice president of ticket operations and projects John Weber said last season’s Dollar Dog Nights were “the tipping point,” according to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Matt Breen, with hot dogs flying onto the field in blowout losses and long concession lines throughout the concourse at Citizens Bank Park.
“The unfortunate incidents last year of the throwing of the hot dogs plus the feedback from our fans postgame survey,” Weber said, “the fans told us that it was time for a change.”
However, the general fan reaction on social media did not match that sentiment, with many upset by the ending of the promotion.
Castellanos led off the second inning with a no-doubter to left field, tying the game at 1-1. He then pulled off a smooth move by dropping his bat in the box before trotting around the bases.
Liam Castellanos, Nick’s 10-year-old son, was tasked with cleaning up after his dad, considering he was serving as the Phillies’ bat boy Saturday.
Liam Castellanos, Nick’s 10-year-old son, was tasked with cleaning up after his dad, considering he was serving as the Phillies’ bat boy Saturday.
