What was the most watched game in MLB history?
The most watched game in MLB history was Game 7 of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. The game was played on November 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs won the game 8-7 in 10 innings, ending a 108-year World Series drought. The game was watched by an estimated 40 million people in the United States, making it the most watched MLB game in history.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the game. The Cubs took an early lead, but the Indians came back to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth inning. The game went into extra innings, and the Cubs eventually won in the 10th inning on a walk-off home run by Kris Bryant.
The 2016 World Series was a historic event, and Game 7 was a fitting end to the series. The Cubs' victory was a long time coming, and the game was a thrilling and memorable one for fans of both teams.
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- What was the score of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series? The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings.
- Who hit the walk-off home run for the Cubs in Game 7? Kris Bryant.
- How many people watched Game 7 of the 2016 World Series? An estimated 40 million people.
- What was the longest game in MLB history? The longest game in MLB history was a 26-inning game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves in 1920.
- Who is the all-time home run leader in MLB history? Barry Bonds.
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