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Early World Series Viewership Holds Strong Despite Predictions
Milwaukee and Tampa Bay matchup surpasses low expectations with modest decline from last fall
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Audience Numbers Stay Close to Last Year
The first two games of the current World Series drew audiences down just 6 percent from the opening contests of the previous fall classic. Milwaukee posted a 3-2 win in the opener that averaged 12.26 million viewers across all platforms, while the 5-4 victory in the second game reached 10.85 million. The Fox-only average across those two contests stood at 11.05 million.
Small-Market Concerns Do Not Materialize
Many forecasts had pointed to possible record lows because both clubs represent smaller markets. Those projections referenced the 2023 series average of 9.11 million viewers and a single-game low of 8.15 million. Milwaukee's established regional following and status as a recent contender appear to have supported interest, as has the pairing of the two clubs with the best regular-season records.
Monday Contest Faces Added Competition
The third game featured a 10-1 Milwaukee victory but competed directly with a prime-time football matchup between Dallas and Philadelphia. Early figures suggest the series has maintained better traction than anticipated through the opening games.
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