Blue Jays ownership said it will be giving away 500 free World Series tickets to diehard fans as outrage continues to simmer over high resale prices.

Rogers, the communications company that owns the Blue Jays and broadcaster Sportsnet, announced Thursday it will hand out 250 pairs of tickets to Friday’s opening game against the Los Angeles Dodgers .

The giveaway is part of the company’s “Bring it Home” campaign as the Blue Jays look to win the World Series for the first time in 32 years.

“The Blue Jays unite fans right across the country and they all want the same thing — for Canada’s team to bring the World Series championship back to Canada,” Terrie Tweddle, chief brand and communications officer at Rogers, said in a news release.

“We’re thrilled to give thousands of fans and cus

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