So what did people watch, baseball or debate?

When it came down to the pit bull with lipstick versus the infield with hands of stone, what did people in Chicago watch Thursday night: the vice presidential debate or the Cubs playoff game?

Nationwide, the debate drew an estimated 69.9 million viewers, compared to 52.4 million for the presidential debate, according to Nielsen Media Research.

As for Chicago, no direct comparison was available Friday, but here’s a clue: Of the 55 major markets tracked by the ratings service, the city ranked 40th for debate viewership. Los Angeles, the home of the game-winning Dodgers, ranked last.