Does 'The average MLS ticket costs a mere $13, one-third the price of an NHL or NBA ticket.' exist in a separate context from 'The average cost was lower because the MLS is in a lower league than the NHL and NBA.', without logical interdependence?
The average MLS ticket costs a mere $13, one-third the price of an NHL or NBA ticket.###The average cost was lower because the MLS is in a lower league than the NHL and NBA.