The Braves’ TV ratings were higher in May than in any month in more than four years.
The team’s telecasts on Fox Sports South and Fox Sports Southeast averaged a 3.22 rating for May in the Atlanta television market, the best since averaging a 3.43 rating in April 2014.
The Braves finished the month by drawing a 4.51 rating for Thursday night’s win over the Nationals, the highest-rated Braves game since the first-ever regular-season game at SunTrust Park drew a 4.97 rating April 14, 2017. Wednesday’s game against the Mets was the Braves’ second-highest-rated telecast this season (4.36).
For the season, the Braves are averaging a 2.85 local rating through 56 games, up 43 percent versus the same number of games last year. The May ratings were up 84 percent versus May 2017.
The improved TV ratings reflect the Braves' rise in the standings. The Braves entered play Friday atop the NL East with a 33-23 record, their best record through May since 2013 and their second-best since 2003.
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