The Texas Rangers, in a historic achievement, secured their first-ever World Series victory by maintaining a flawless record on the road. However, despite attracting the largest audience for this prestigious event, the overall viewership hit an all-time low in TV history. The series managed to gather an average of 9.11 million viewers, marking a significant 23% drop compared to last year’s series. Remarkably, Wednesday night’s game emerged as the highlight, drawing the highest viewership of 11.48 million. The reduced audience numbers can be attributed to the matchup between two teams that lacked widespread popularity, along with the expanded playoffs that allowed teams with lower records to participate. Baseball executives, while acknowledging the short-term impact on ratings, strongly believe that having new pennant winners and champions is crucial for the overall well-being of the sport. Moreover, scheduling conflicts and a few blowout games were also identified as contributing factors affecting viewership. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the World Series managed to outshine every other entertainment program and emerged as the most-watched event for four out of five nights. Furthermore, the implementation of a pitch clock and the introduction of shorter games played a significant role in boosting ratings for regional sports networks during the regular season.