Source: Talking Chop

One would think that when the New York Yankees come to town the ticket prices would be the highest of the season, but that's not what TiqIQ is seeing. Their data suggest that two other series this season have generated or will generate higher ticket prices.

The "bookend" series on the Atlanta Braves 2012 home schedule are currently accounting for the top ticket prices. The opening series of the season against the Brewers in April generated an average ticket price $1 higher than the Yanks series.

The real surprise is that Braves fans are already scooping up tickets for the season's final home series, against the Mets in late September. In addition to being Fan Appreciation Weekend, that series will likely see the last regular season home game in the career of Chipper Jones.

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