The recent three-game series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers attracted significant national viewership, marking a notable moment in their historic rivalry. The Dodgers' dominating win on Saturday and the series finale on Sunday set new records for Fox and ESPN. Despite competition, both networks reported double-digit percentage increases in viewership for MLB games this season, spurred by star players like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Additionally, Dodgers attendance for the series showcased high fan engagement, reflecting the ongoing popularity of MLB.
The Dodgers' 18-2 blowout win over the Yankees drew 2.2 million viewers, which was up 16% from Fox's MLB regular-season average despite heavy competition elsewhere.
Both networks seemingly benefited from the Dodgers' and Yankees' popularity, along with Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge arguably being the two biggest stars that baseball has to offer.
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