What makes Marlins fans start to lose faith
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Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara during a spring training game in Jupiter. Photo: Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/Getty Images
It's tough being a Marlins fan. A new survey found that Miami fans lose faith in their team more quickly than almost every other Major League Baseball club.
The big picture: The team has made the playoffs just twice in the past 22 seasons and its front office is infamous for trading away its star players.
Driving the news: With Opening Day March 27, sports platform Promo Guy asked Major League Baseball fans nationwide how many consecutive losses it takes before they start losing faith in their team.
- It takes Marlins fans just six consecutive losses to lose their faith, tied for the second fewest out of 30 MLB teams.
The other side: The MLB's most patient fans, belonging to the Tampa Bay Rays, don't lose their faith until the 13th straight loss.
What's next: Opening Day – or Opening Dade, as the Marlins are branding it this year – is Thursday, March 27 at 4:30pm against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Luis Fonsi and Flo Rida will perform a post-game concert.
- Tickets $19+.