The first game of the World Series produced strong ratings.
(Photo: Getty Images)
The Cleveland Indians shut out the Chicago Cubs 6-0 at Progressive Field in Cleveland Tuesday night. The game averaged a 12.6 overnight rating for Fox in metered market households — up 20 percent from the first game last year.
(Photo: Getty Images)
(Photo: Getty Images)
It was the first time he Cubs have played in the World Series in 71 years.
WATCH:
According to the Hollywood Reporter, it is also the best overnight scores for any World Series game in the last five years.
(Photo: Getty Images)
(Photo: Getty Images)
The Indians and the Cubs go head to head again in Cleveland Wednesday night. (RELATED: The Third ‘Thursday Night Football’ Game Saw An Increase In Ratings)