A pitcher working a double-digit strikeout game. A rookie player making his debut. The possibility that on this next pitch you could see an unassisted triple play. And heck, even in 10-2 laffers, there's always a possibility that the leader's bullpen could implode and the other team will come up with 8 runs. In football, a 28-3 score will almost always stand up.
Baseball is a nice mix between being a team sport and an individual sport.
Football has very little individual achievement in it, outside of the quarter back and a few other superstars. The final score is such a dominant part of the enjoyment of the game. In baseball, the final score is important, but there's so much more to enjoy, too. I enjoy watching football, but not as much as watching baseball. It's been nice having a couple of days at home to do not much.