SF Giants' new 9-hot dog, 9-beer promo has a big flaw: only one beer
SFGATE • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco Giants are among six MLB teams offering the 9-9-9 challenge concession item, which includes nine mini hot dogs and nine small "flight-sized" beers, challenging fans to eat and drink all before nine innings end.
- The challenge's authenticity is questioned as the beers provided are smaller than usual, and the Coors Light included runs out before filling all nine glasses, making it less of a true challenge compared to previous versions.
- The 9-9-9 challenge box is priced at $54.99, significantly cheaper than buying nine full-sized hot dogs and beers separately, which would cost over $180, though some fans have historically brought their own food and drinks or attended discounted nights.
- The mini-sized challenge has faced criticism within baseball circles, with other teams like the Amarillo Sod Poodles offering more substantial deals and discounts, highlighting discrepancies in pricing and portion sizes.
- MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged the importance of affordable beer prices but faces scrutiny as these concession offerings continue under his leadership at stadiums.
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