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Sports Illustrated
Kyle Koster

The World Series Is Crushing With Younger Viewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia reacts in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Major League Baseball is enjoying a ratings resurgence this postseason and a dreamy New York Yankees-Los Angeles Dodgers matchup is providing the largest numbers yet.

Large American audiences have been outdone by the numbers coming in from Japan, where 14.4 million people watched Game 1 of the Fall Classic, a record quickly surpassed by Game 2 garnering 15.9 million viewers. The 2024 World Series is averaging 29.7 million viewers combined in the United States and Japan.

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