US EditionDodgers-Blue Jays Finale Most-Watched World Series Game Since 2017
The Dodgers became the first MLB team in 25 years to win consecutive titles, with the Game 7 attracting nearly 26 million viewers, the highest since 2017.
- On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings at Rogers Centre, with Dodgers catcher Will Smith hitting the extra‑inning home run after Miguel Rojas tied the game.
- After trailing 3-0 and 4-2, the Los Angeles Dodgers escaped a ninth‑inning bases‑loaded jam and became the first team in 25 years to win back‑to‑back World Series titles, since the 1998-2000 Yankees.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto's relief outing secured his third victory and series MVP, and he was mobbed after the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the 121st World Series at Rogers Centre.
- Broadcast data show the Game 7 attracted nearly 26 million viewers across Fox, Fox Deportes and Fox Sports streaming platforms, peaking near 31.5 million, according to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics.
- Early ratings indicate a 10% jump over the 23.19 million 2019 Game 7 average, with final audience totals expected on Tuesday, according to Nielsen Panel Only Fast Nationals and Adobe Analytics.
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