Bislett Stadium, the meet's home, dates to 1922 and holds only 18,000 spectators.
Prices range from$10 to $210 for most home dates in2009.
The Nats' average attendance, over the first 71 home dates of the year: 31,204.
The Yankees (104-44) have nine home dates remaining in the regular season.
Through four home dates this season, the Red Bulls are attracting 17,398 a game, according to the league.
Through their first 10 home dates, the Mets were averaging 29,281 fans, just barely behind last season's pace.
The Mets are averaging 30,738 fans after six home dates, which places them 13th out of 30 teams.
For the 36 home dates this season, the Mets have averaged 28,279 fans a game, according to the team.
"If economic development is the goal," Mr. Dowd said, "we play 70 home dates, not just 38.
Gehrig had 1,269 hits there, and Jeter needs 17 to tie him with 16 home dates left.
What -- 3-bedroom house How much -- $169,000 A double-wide model, this home dates from the 1980's.
