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Dodgers turn ‘Ruining Baseball’ outrage into a pricey playoff cocktail

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 15). Dodgers turn ‘Ruining Baseball’ outrage into a pricey playoff cocktail. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/dodgers-selling-ruining-baseball-margarita-for-nlcs-home-games/

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Dodgers fans facing a tough playoff series against the Brewers are still enjoying special offerings like a $25 "Ruining Baseball" margarita at Dodger Stadium during the NLCS. The game on Wednesday had a quiet attendance despite the postseason atmosphere, with Blake Snell pitching for the Brewers and Jackson Chourio hitting a leadoff home run that dampened spirits further. With the Dodgers struggling, their chances of advancing to the World Series are diminishing quickly.

Written by AI on 2026-10-15, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Dodgers face a challenging situation after losing two straight games to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS playoff series. Despite their dwindling chances of reaching the World Series, Dodger Stadium offered fans a pricey cocktail called the "Ruining Baseball" margarita for $25 during Wednesday's game. The game was marked by a sparse and quiet crowd, with no sign of being sold out at the start. Blake Snell, who threw out the first pitch, allowed an early leadoff home run to Brewers star Jackson Chourio, further dampening the already low-energy atmosphere. If the Dodgers fail to win at least two games in Los Angeles, their chances of winning Games 6 and 7 in Milwaukee will be even slimmer, putting them on the brink of elimination from the playoffs.

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The Dodgers have their backs against the wall after losing two straight games to the Brewers. asserted

Dodgers → have → Brewers

But that doesn’t mean Dodgers fans can’t enjoy all the special items on the postseason menu for any remaining home games for LA. asserted

fans → mean → LA

At Dodger Stadium, the “Ruining Baseball” margarita is being sold for $25 throughout the NLCS. asserted

margarita → ruin → NLCS

The liquid libation features a mango and jalapeño margarita mix with tequila and a chile mango slice. asserted

libation → feature → tequila

It’s one the many exclusive items being sold this October at Dodger Stadium. asserted

It → ’ → Stadium

Wednesday’s game featured a quiet crowd at Dodger Stadium and it certainly didn’t look sold out when Blake Snell threw out the first pitch at 5 p.m. PT. asserted

Snell → feature → PT

The two-time Cy Young winner allowed a leadoff home run to Brewers star Jackson Chourio, which likely put a damper an already lowly home crowd. asserted

which → allow → crowd

While the Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions, their chances of even reaching the Fall Classic this year are quickly decreasing. asserted

chances → reach → Classic

If the Dodgers can manage at least two wins in LA, then the series may look different heading back to Milwaukee for Games 6 and 7. uncertain

series → manage → Games

But until then, the Dodgers look down and out. asserted

Dodgers → look → ?

Dodgers turn ‘Ruining Baseball’ outrage into a pricey playoff cocktail

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