Padres projected to make franchise history for third consecutive year

The San Diego Padres are in the middle of a huge series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park.

After getting swept in the weekend series a week ago, the Padres this time are on the doorstep of getting the sweep themselves.

After wins in the first two games, the Padres' home-field advantage is almost certainly playing a factor in their wins over Los Angeles.

Sitting one game up on the Dodgers, the Padres fans have every reason to be excited about their team.

As Bob Nightengale of USA Today points out, the Padres fans aren't just supporting their team, they're doing so at a record rate.

With the Padres looking to win the NL West, the fans are showing up in record droves.

Padres Have Incredible Fans at Petco Park After an aggressive trade deadline, the Padres are one of the top contenders in baseball.

With a chance to sweep the Dodgers and climb to a two-game lead in the NL West, their Sunday Night Baseball showdown will certainly draw a strong crowd.

At Petco Park, the Padres have one of the best home-field advantages in baseball.

That's thanks to the incredible attendance numbers from this season.

"They are projected to set the franchise attendance record for the third consecutive year at nearly 3.4 million." Nightengale writes.

Their average attendance of 42,521 ranks second in the major leagues behind only the Dodgers." The Padres aren't only a top team in baseball on the field, they are among the best in the stands as well.

San Diego has broken their record attendance for two straight years, and is looking like they'll do it again in 2025.

MORE : Padres' Manny Machado thanks unlikely player for hitting advice With how well the team has played and their aggressive trade deadline moves, it's hard to argue that the Padres shouldn't be one of the top teams in baseball in attendance.

Combined with Petco Park being one of the top ballparks in baseball, there's even more reason for the Padres fans to show up every home game.

A.J.

Preller and the front office have constructed one of the top teams in baseball, and their recent play has proven their moves were well worth it.

With a chance to sweep the Dodgers and take a two-game lead in the NL West, the Padres' final home game against Los Angeles in the regular season is likely going to be another strong crowd.

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