Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball (MLB) shortened its season. Which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion regarding the upcoming World Series, even if none are exactly right?

Conducted

October 21, 2020

9362 US adults surveyed

Due to the COVID‑19 pandemic, Major League Baseball (MLB) shortened its season. Which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion regarding the upcoming World Series, even if none are exactly right?

Conducted October 21, 2020

YouGov surveyed 9362 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

This year’s World Series champion will NOT be as legitimate as regular years; the title won’t “count” as much

18%

This year’s champion will be equally as legitimate as regular years; the title will “count” the same amount

27%

This year’s champion will be MORE legitimate than regular years; the title will “count” even more

Don't know

10%

N/A – I don’t follow the MLB

42%

Conducted October 21, 2020

YouGov surveyed 9362 US adults

This year’s World Series champion will NOT be as legitimate as regular years; the title won’t “count” as much

18%

This year’s champion will be equally as legitimate as regular years; the title will “count” the same amount

27%

This year’s champion will be MORE legitimate than regular years; the title will “count” even more

Don't know

10%

N/A – I don’t follow the MLB

42%

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