Chris Jaffe does the math on what a two-game lead means for the rest of the series.

For any baseball fans out there, 21 of the 27 times the down team won Game Three, the Series went at least six games. It’s NEVER happened when the down team losses another one. So if you want a longer World Series, history says to root for the Rangers to win the next one.

Go Rangers!

Long series also generate better television ratings, since fans seem to love a winner take all game.