I recall the 1962 season, which ended with both teams tied for first place, so a playoff game was scheduled.
On the day of the playoff, we were experiencing a heat wave and few people in my neighborhood had air conditioning, so when I walked down the street, I could hear through the open doors and windows that just about everyone was tuned in to the game--and rooting for the Dodgers.
However, the Giants prevailed and went on to face the Yanks in the World Series.