Not since the Twins topped the Atlanta Braves in the 1991 World Series, have we been treated to such an exciting Fall Classic. TV ratings bear that out as well, as just over 40 million people tuned in to watch the pivotal Game 7, in which the Chicago Cubs outlasted Cleveland 8-7 in 10 innings.
That’s the highest World Series game since 50.3 million people tuned in to see Jack Morris lead the Twins to an extra-inning win of their own. By comparison, that last Game 7 prior to Cubs-Indians was in 2014, when Giants-Royals drew 23.