Dodgers-Brewers NLCS Game 1 draws largest audience since 2005

Game 1 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers averaged 10.72 million viewers last Sunday, marking the largest audience for an LCS Game 1 since 2005. The increase in viewership is attributed to a strong NFL lead-in, with peak viewership hitting 12.41 million in the initial 15 minutes. Local ratings were robust, with Los Angeles averaging a 12.7 rating and Milwaukee a 28.7. Upcoming games in the NLCS are expected to see lower viewership as they will not have NFL lead-ins. Only Game 2 and a potential Game 7 will air on Fox, while others will be on cable.

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