Proabably attendance is way down, and folk are putting the game on in the background, or just checking in on the game, or would rather drink cheap beer at home while watching the Royals lose.

My guess, for what it is worth, is that the only reason the ratings are up is because more area cable providers have signed up for Royals games this season. Last season was the first year for the Royals Network and they had some trouble getting carriers to carry their broadcasts.

actually, the locals have a pool going to guess the date that buddy bell commits ritual suicide in the dugout.