Rangers' extra-inning victory over Diamondbacks was least viewed World Series opener recorded
ABC News Texas’ extra-inning comeback victory over Arizona According to Nielsen, Fox averaged 9.17 million for the game telecast By The Associated Press October 31, 2023, 2:35 AM Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia celebrates after hitting a game-winning home run against t... Show more The Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Texas' extra-inning comeback victory over Arizona on Friday night was the least-watched Game 1 recorded in World Series TV history. The Rangers' 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks in 11 innings averaged 9.35 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and Fox’s streaming service. The previous low was 9.48 for the opening game in 2020 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays. That was played during the pandemic, coincidentally in Arlington, Texas. According to Nielsen, Fox averaged 9.17 million for the game telecast. It is only the sixth World Series game that didn't attract at least 10 million viewers. The others were the first four games in 2020 and Game 3 i...