the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in 71 years, the Indians eke out a 1 – 0 victory over the Cubs 

the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in 71 years, the Indians eke out a 1 – 0 victory over the Cubs 

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2016 – In the first World Series game played at Wrigley Field in 71 years, the Indians eke out a 1 – 0 victory over the Cubs in Game 3 of the 2016 World Series. Pinch-runner Michael Martinez scores the only run in the 7th when he is driven in from third base by pinch-hitter Coco Crisp’s single. Cody Allen ends the game by striking out Ben Zobrist with two runners in scoring position.

The Cubs tie up the World Series with a 5 – 1 win over the Indians in Game 2. Jake Arrieta does not allow a hit until the 6th, while the Cubs score against Trevor Bauer in the top of the 1st and add runs in the 3rd and 5th. Anthony Rizzo scores twice while Kyle Schwarber drives in a pair.

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The Cubs tie up the World Series with a 5 – 1 win over the Indians in Game 2. Jake Arrieta does not allow a hit until the 6th, while the Cubs score against Trevor Bauer in the top of the 1st and add runs in the 3rd and 5th. Anthony Rizzo scores twice while Kyle Schwarber drives in a pair.

The Indians win Game 1 of the World Series, 6 – 0 over the Cubs, who are making their first appearance in the Fall Classic since 1945. Corey Kluber pitches 6 scoreless innings during which he strikes out 9, while the Indians score twice off Jon Lester in the bottom of the 1st, on a dribbler by Jose Ramirez that travels barely 20 feet, and when Brandon Guyer is hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Roberto Perez later homers twice to put the game away.

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The Indians win Game 1 of the World Series, 6 – 0 over the Cubs, who are making their first appearance in the Fall Classic since 1945. Corey Kluber pitches 6 scoreless innings during which he strikes out 9, while the Indians score twice off Jon Lester in the bottom of the 1st, on a dribbler by Jose Ramirez that travels barely 20 feet, and when Brandon Guyer is hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Roberto Perez later homers twice to put the game away.

The Mets announce that Mike Piazza, believed by many to be the best offensive backstop in baseball history, will have his number 31 retired during the season. The Cooperstown-bound catcher’s digits will join Tom Seaver (41), Casey Stengel (37), and Gil Hodges (14) above the left-field wall at Citi Field.

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The Mets announce that Mike Piazza, believed by many to be the best offensive backstop in baseball history, will have his number 31 retired during the season. The Cooperstown-bound catcher’s digits will join Tom Seaver (41), Casey Stengel (37), and Gil Hodges (14) above the left-field wall at Citi Field.

A magnificent performance by pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Aroldis Chapman, who face the minimum 27 batters over 9 scoreless innings, drives the Cubs into the World Series for the first time since 1945 thanks to a 5 – 0 win over the Dodgers in Game 6 of the 2016 NLCS. Chicago scores twice against Clayton Kershaw in the bottom of the 1st, and Willson Contreras and Anthony Rizzo also homer off the ace lefty who leaves after five innings. The NLCS MVP Award is shared by Jon Lester and Javier Baez.

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A magnificent performance by pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Aroldis Chapman, who face the minimum 27 batters over 9 scoreless innings, drives the Cubs into the World Series for the first time since 1945 thanks to a 5 – 0 win over the Dodgers in Game 6 of the 2016 NLCS. Chicago scores twice against Clayton Kershaw in the bottom of the 1st, and Willson Contreras and Anthony Rizzo also homer off the ace lefty who leaves after five innings. The NLCS MVP Award is shared by Jon Lester and Javier Baez.

2016 – The Cubs move to within one game of the World Series with an 8 – 4 win over the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS. Addison Russell breaks a 1 – 1 tie with a two-run homer off Joe Blanton in the 6th and Javier Baez adds a bases-loaded double in the 8th Jon Lester gives up only one run in seven innings to pick up the win as the series heads back to Wrigley Field.

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2016 – The Cubs move to within one game of the World Series with an 8 – 4 win over the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS. Addison Russell breaks a 1 – 1 tie with a two-run homer off Joe Blanton in the 6th and Javier Baez adds a bases-loaded double in the 8th Jon Lester gives up only one run in seven innings to pick up the win as the series heads back to Wrigley Field.

The Cubs tie the NLCS at two wins apiece with a 10 – 2 beating of the Dodgers as they tee off on two rookie pitchers, Julio Urias and Ross Stripling. Addison Russell and Anthony Rizzo both end long hitting droughts with homers.

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The Cubs tie the NLCS at two wins apiece with a 10 – 2 beating of the Dodgers as they tee off on two rookie pitchers, Julio Urias and Ross Stripling. Addison Russell and Anthony Rizzo both end long hitting droughts with homers.

The Indians win their first pennant since 1997 by defeating the Blue Jays, 3 – 0, in Game 5 of the ALCS. Homers by Carlos Santana and Coco Crisp give them the runs they need, while rookie Ryan Merritt gives up no runs in 4 1/3 innings before turning the ball over to the bullpen, which shines once again. Reliever Andrew Miller pitches another 2 2/3 scoreless inning and is named the Series’ MVP in recognition of a four dominating outings, all during critical phases of wins by the Indians.

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The Indians win their first pennant since 1997 by defeating the Blue Jays, 3 – 0, in Game 5 of the ALCS. Homers by Carlos Santana and Coco Crisp give them the runs they need, while rookie Ryan Merritt gives up no runs in 4 1/3 innings before turning the ball over to the bullpen, which shines once again. Reliever Andrew Miller pitches another 2 2/3 scoreless inning and is named the Series’ MVP in recognition of a four dominating outings, all during critical phases of wins by the Indians.

The Yokohama BayStars announce Alex Ramirez as their manager. The long-time Nippon Pro Baseball star becomes the league’s first foreign skipper in 7 years and the first Latino to manage in the league.

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The Yokohama BayStars announce Alex Ramirez as their manager. The long-time Nippon Pro Baseball star becomes the league’s first foreign skipper in 7 years and the first Latino to manage in the league.

Toronto staves off elimination by winning Game 4 of the ALCS, 5 – 1, over Cleveland. Josh Donaldson homers off Corey Kluber in the 3rd to give Toronto its first lead of the series and the Blue Jays score three late runs to make a winner of Aaron Sanchez.

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Toronto staves off elimination by winning Game 4 of the ALCS, 5 – 1, over Cleveland. Josh Donaldson homers off Corey Kluber in the 3rd to give Toronto its first lead of the series and the Blue Jays score three late runs to make a winner of Aaron Sanchez.