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MLB Fan Posts Photos from Marlins All-You-Can-Eat Seat: 'Gonna Make Them Regret This'

Adam WellsApril 3, 2024

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 10: A close up of the Miami Marlins logo patch on a uniform during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 10, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Marlins defeated the Diamondbacks 5-4. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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The Miami Marlins aren't giving their fans much to be happy about as the only winless team in MLB entering Wednesday, but at least one patron found a way to make his experience at LoanDepot Park into an eventful night.

Joel Franco documented his experience with the Marlins' $52 all-you-can-eat seats during Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. His night began with a hamburger and chili dog during the first inning.

Joel Franco @OfficialJoelF

Trying <a href="https://twitter.com/Marlins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Marlins</a> $52 all you can eat seats. I'm gonna make them regret this <a href="https://t.co/glC2ynGamt">pic.twitter.com/glC2ynGamt</a>

As the game went on, Franco sampled everything from nachos, cookies, peanuts and popcorn until he got through all of the items on the menu.

Joel Franco @OfficialJoelF

Round 4 &amp; 5 <a href="https://t.co/EyYnqV0B09">pic.twitter.com/EyYnqV0B09</a>

Not surprisingly, Franco did have to make a stop in the bathroom before the end of his evening.

Joel Franco @OfficialJoelF

Round 8 <a href="https://t.co/5idScy7Vbq">pic.twitter.com/5idScy7Vbq</a>

Franco explained the all-you-can-eat tickets allow fans to grab-and-go with their items, so he was able to avoid any lines.

One potential issue that could have been a problem if you pace things poorly is when the Marlins cut off their all-you-can-eat food service after the seventh inning. There are eight food items, plus soda and water to drink.

Joel Franco @OfficialJoelF

Menu. I ate everything. Video coming soon <a href="https://t.co/IIwN0Rsvw6">pic.twitter.com/IIwN0Rsvw6</a>

You could plan to eat one item per inning, but that would require getting at least one item before service ends. It wouldn't be a problem if you saved the snacks (popcorn, peanuts, cookies) for later, but the hot food wouldn't do well if you let that cool down for an inning or two.

Franco's food adventure is one of the most exciting things that has happened during a Marlins game so far this season. The only other thing that even comes close was Mike Trout hitting two homers on Monday, including one that might still be in orbit.

MLB @MLB

473 FEET! <a href="https://t.co/0kfFqwbQrA">pic.twitter.com/0kfFqwbQrA</a>

The Marlins' 0-6 record entering Wednesday is the franchise's longest losing streak to start a season.

Making the losing streak even worse is it has come against two teams that entered the season with fairly low expectations. They were swept in a four-game series by the Pittsburgh Pirates before dropping their first two games to the Angels.

If the Marlins continue to struggle, there might be more fans who follow Franco's lead by consuming unhealthy amounts of ballpark food in an attempt to entertain themselves.

Marlins management won't mind why you're there since you've already paid for the ticket.