World Series 50-50 raffle was the highest prize in Brewers history

The merchandise broke a record, the attendance went over seat capacity and at the tail end the Milwaukee Brewers broke their record for highest 50-50 raffle prize in franchise history Friday night. A Milwaukee Brewers spokesperson confirmed the $112,410 cashout on Oct. 23 was the highest prize the stadium has ever awarded in the stadium's history. The prize was claimed in time, according to the Milwaukee Brewers' 50-50 raffle page. 50-50 raffle tickets pool guest entries together, half of the cash pile going to the Brewers Community Foundation charity and the other half going to a lucky entrant whose ticket is drawn in the middle of the sixth inning. The latest prize was more than $30,000 higher than the next largest prize this season. The season record was set Oct. 11 at $80,670 when the Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 . Exclusive: Order NL Championship Book The mega-sized prize was likely due to the smash hit in attendance. American Family Field let in more guests than the stadium has seats . According to broadcasters, 43,250 guests got inside the 41,900 seat stadium for Game 1 of the World Series. Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.