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THE GLOBAL GROWTH OF AMERICA’S PASTIME

Baseball fans in the UK got a special treat this past weekend as storied rivals the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals played and split a two-game series at London Stadium, which is the home of Premier League side West Ham United.. By scheduling games across the pond, the league is hoping to follow in the NFL’s footsteps by attracting new fans and continuing to grow its brand around the globe. Decyfr Sport [Dee-cy-fer] went along to the takeover in London’s iconic Trafalgar Square and soaked in the unique atmosphere. With more, here’s MLB Europe presenter Max Whittle.