Rockies vs Red Sox: Why MLB Highlights Click in India

A standard MLB highlights reel of Rockies vs Red Sox is pulling unexpected Indian viewership on YouTube.

The Rockies were in the middle of one of the bleakest seasons in modern MLB, sharpening the underdog storyline.

Cricket-trained eyes find baseball oddly familiar — bat, ball, fielding, but a faster, punchier rhythm.

YouTube's algorithm and free, short highlight packages are the real engine behind this crossover.

MLB has been courting overseas audiences, and India is a long-game target rather than a quick win.