World Series Game 1 Overnight Ratings Down, But Still Wins The Night

The overnight primetime ratings are in for the networks. As expected, Game 1 of the World Series saw lower ratings than last year, a 9.6 rating, however, Fox did win the night which is more important for the network. Ratings for the games may go down year-to-year, but the network wants the win in the overall ratings and in key demographics. We’ll find out more as the day goes on.

Assistant Managing Editor Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal/Sports Business Daily tweeted the news first.

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More stuff as the day progresses.

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Ken has been covering the sports media in earnest at his own site, Fang's Bites since May 2007 and at Awful Announcing since March 2013. He provides a unique perspective having been an award-winning radio news reporter in Providence and having worked in local television. Fang celebrates the three Boston Red Sox World Championships in the 21st Century, but continues to be a long-suffering Cleveland Browns fan.

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