The Opening Day energy at loanDepot park did not carry over into Game 2.

After drawing 32,459 for Friday’s opener, the Marlins announced a paid attendance of just 10,160 on Saturday. That is a drop of 22,299 from one day to the next, a sharp reminder of the challenge Miami still faces in sustaining fan turnout beyond marquee events.

Opening Day always brings a different atmosphere. There is ceremony, optimism, and the feeling of a fresh start. But the size of this drop shows how much work remains if the Marlins want to turn occasional excitement into consistent support throughout the season.

It also adds to a conversation fans in Miami know well. Big crowds can show up when the moment feels special, but keeping that energy alive over the long haul has been the harder part. Whether that changes this year may depend on how competitive the team looks early and whether the front office gives fans a reason to stay invested.

A crowd of more than 32,000 showed there is still interest in this team. A crowd just over 10,000 the very next day showed how fragile that interest can be.

What do you think is the biggest reason for the huge drop after Opening Day: normal scheduling, fan skepticism, or the Marlins still needing to earn the city’s trust?