He has a chance to become the first pitcher to win three starts in one world series since. The cubs become the first team to overcome a 31 series deficit with road wins in game six and seven since the pirates in 1970, nine for more on the 2016 world series champion chicago cubs heres nlb dot. Addison russell hit a grand slam and drove in a recordtying six runs, leading the chicago cubs over the cleveland indians 93 tuesday night and forcing the world series to a deciding game 7. The 2016 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2016. Oral history of game 7 of the 2016 world series nbc sports. Chicago cubs dexter fowler celebrates after a leadoff home run against the cleveland indians during the first inning of game 7 of the major league baseball world series wednesday, nov. Both teams threatened in the seventh but could not score and, following a single by mike napoli in the bottom of the eighth, aroldis. The chicago cubs finally got out from behind the 1908 ball, winning their first world series in 108. Fox59 will rebroadcast game seven of the 2016 world series on saturday at. The chicago cubs have been named the 2016 major league baseball world series winners after scoring a lead in the bestof7 series, besting the indians 87 on wednesday night. Cubs have best odds to win world series in 2016 fox sports. Lovable losers no more, the cubs beat the indians in an epic, sevengame fall classic to win their first title since 1908.
Tom sandoval shed tears of joy after the cubs world series win november 3, 2016, 12. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. Basically, in my analysis of the cubs in the postseason as they knocked off the giants in the nlds and the dodgers in the nlcs, i think they have a complete team and here is why i think they have a good chance to win the world series. The cubs are on the brink of sending chicago into a frenzy as they try to rally from a 31. Cubs end 108year wait for world series title, after a little more torment cubs players after scratching out a victory in an epic game wednesday night in. Chicago cubs win the 2016 world series sports illustrated. With the shocking news that the 2018 boston red sox were just another championship team from new england that probably cheated, it can now be reported that the only team to win a world series honestly the past decade is none other than the 2016 chicago cubs. Typically, many of my world series celebration shots center around the closing pitcher, but with mike montgomery in the game, attempting to record his first major league save, i had to revert to plan b. The cubs defeated the indians 4 games to 3 to win their first world series since 1908. Michael lees senior yearbook in 1993 correctly predicted the chicago cubs would win the 2016 world series.
After 108 years of waiting, the cubs won the 2016 world series with a. Chicago cubs celebrate after game 7 of the major league baseball world series against the cleveland indians thursday, nov. This is the final out, and the moment they became champions for the first time since 1908. Twitter in 1989, back to the future part ii predicted the. Cubs win world series for the cubs, 108 was enough. In a wild game that included blown leads, tie games, 17minute rain delays.
Chicago cubs world series victory is aps 2016 sports. In building the team that ended the cubs 108year title drought, epstein now occupies a special place in baseball lore, as he was the general manager of the red sox when they won the world series in 2004, their first in 86 years. The cubs then ended more than a century of misery for their loyal fans barely. Cubs end 108year wait for world series title, after a little more. Chicago cubs over cleveland indians 43 are you a stathead. Cubs win 2016 world series, and twitter and facebook. Cubs end 108year wait for world series title, after a. As a beloved cub fan you already know, the cubs had not won the pennant since 1945, and had not won the world series since 1908. Mike montgomery gets the final out to seal the cubs 10inning game 7 win, giving the team their first world series title since 1908. Maddon, boone, discuss cubs world series win in 2016. Fox to reair game 7 of 2016 world series saturday fox 59.
Prepare the champagne, chicago cubs fans, the 107season world series championship drought could be ending in 2016, that is if you choose to believe the latest las vegas odds. Ben zobrist drives in the goahead run in the 10th inning as the cubs win their first world series since 1908 news. The chicago cubs won the world series for the first time in 108 years, beating the cleveland indians 87 in 10 innings. The chicago cubs are world series champions at long last, winning their first fall classic in 108 years, defeating the cleveland indians in 10 innings 87 in game 7 at progressive field in cleveland. The cubs and indians are one win away from winning the world series for the first time since 1908. The chicago cubs shattered their championship drought in epic. The chicago cubs win game 7 of the 2016 world series 87 in the 10th inning against the cleveland indians. The indians and cubs ended with 27 runs apiece over their seven games. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The 2016 world series, featuring the cleveland indians vs.
Chicago cubs win, cubs win game 7 in cleveland box score, stats, complete recap. On that night, the infamous 108year world series drought was ended by 25 players, plus countless other coaches, support staff, front office members, and of course, a little bit of rain. From aroldis to zobrist, here are some of sis best photos of the cubbies in the series. They made it chicago cubs 2016 win world series the dream team you dont want to forget. Cursed cubs no more after thrilling game 7 win nov. Chicago cubs win world series championship with 87 victory over. Chicago cubs end the curse, win 2016 world series cnn. Game 7 of the world series between the chicago cubs and cleveland indians was a rollercoaster ride for fans of both teams. We finish with the cubs finally winning the world series.
All of these events should have been spread out between decades. Chicago cubs win world series 2016 w win cubbies etsy. The chicago cubs are champions at long last, winning their first world series since 1908. Cubs win forces world series game 7 chicago cubs shortstop addison russell, 22, drove in the first world series grand slam in 10 years and helped pull of a historic game 6 win in cleveland. Man predicted chicago cubs would win 2016 world series in. Being from chicago, at 34, i can say i actually saw the. The chicago cubsfinallyhave the world series title the franchise has been chasing since 1908.
Indianapolis, ind baseball fans can relive a piece of recent history this weekend. World series favorites since spring training, chicago led the majors with 103 wins this season. Of course, it would come down to a game 7 full of surprise, anxiety, and excitement. Indystar assistant sports editors nat newell and matt glenesk each explain their case for why the cubs will or wont win the world series this year. The indians never gave up either, and i cant believe were finally standing, after 108 years, finally able to hoist the trophy. The cubs defeated the indians, 87, in extra innings, ending their 108year world series championship drought. After 108 years of waiting, the cubs won the 2016 world series with a wild 87, 10inning game 7 victory over the indians on wednesday night at progressive field. The cubs would overcome a tenacious indians comeback, using a mythical rain delay, inspirational speech, and an extra inning of baseball to crown a 103win season with a world series title. Chicago cubs bury curse with first world series title in. Relive game 7 of the 2016 world series between the cubs. Series mvp as the cubs eight runs for driven in by eight different players, the most ever for a team in the seventh game of the world series. Cubs win 2016 world series, and twitter and facebook explode the end of a 108year championship drought brought a flood of activity to facebook and twitter wednesday night. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.