World Series Game 6: Cubs 9, Indians 3
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate after first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Photos from Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov. 1, 2016.
Cub fans celebrate outside of Wrigley Field on Nov. 1, 2016 after the Cubs won Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cub fans celebrate outside of Wrigley Field on Nov. 1, 2016 after the Cubs won Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9), left, and shortstop Addison Russell (27) celebrate the 9-3 victory over the Indians after Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016. Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) and Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) celebrate at right.
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Cub fans celebrate the victory in Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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The Chicago Cubs celebrate their victory in Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) celebrates the 9-3 victory on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) after making the last out of the ninth inning on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) high-fives first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) as the team celebrates their 9-3 victory over the Indians after Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) after the Cubs’ victory on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs fans and players celebrate at the end of Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates after the Cubs won Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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The Cubs celebrate winning Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs closing pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) is framed by a fan holding a C for Cleveland in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) hits a 2-run home run in the ninth inning on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) hits a two run home run in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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A Cubs fans waves a “W” flag in the ninth inning during Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) tags out Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) on an outfield assist by Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) during Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) hits a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) in the ninth inning during Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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The Chicago Cubs infield crouches into position in the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) approaches Chicago Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) during Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) reacts after flying out in the ninth inning on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) flips to second baseman Javier Baez (9) to turn a double play in the eighth inning on Nov. 1, 2016 during Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) and shortstop Addison Russell (27) after turning a double play in the eighth inning on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) turns a double play in the eighth inning on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) delivers to Cleveland Indians first baseman Mike Napoli (26) in the eighth inning before striking him out during Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) gestures that Cleveland’s Francisco Lindor (12) should be out at first in the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) smiles after the seventh inning on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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While covering first on a grounder, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) races Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) to the bag in the seventh inning during Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016. Lindor was called safe but it was revered after replay.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mike Montgomery (38) delivers in the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) with a base hit in the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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A Cleveland Indian fan watches the seventh inning on a mobile device while attending Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 1, 2016.
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The Cubs Kris Bryant (17) swings through on a single in the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a single in the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs fan Josh Negron, foreground, watches the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series on a television at Puerto Rico Food & Liquors on Augusta Boulevard in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) is congratulated by first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) after a base hit in the seventh inning on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago taxi driver David Wilson celebrates in his car on Nov. 1, 2016 during the first inning of Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) leaves the game in the sixth inning on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22), center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) and left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) hang out during a pitching change in the sixth inning during Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) is pulled from the game in the sixth inning on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) hands the ball to relief pitcher Mike Montgomery (38) after pulling starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) in the sixth inning during Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) points to starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) during the sixth inning on Nov. 1, 2016 during Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) throws in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) smiles between innings on Nov. 1, 2016 in Game 6.
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Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) throws but is unable to get out Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) in Game 6 on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) rounds the bases after hitting a home run off of Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) in the fifth inning on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) rounds the bases after hitting a home run off of Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) in the fifth inning on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Cleveland’s Jason Kipnis (22) runs past first base after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) looses his bat in the fifth inning.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) singles in the fifth inning.
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Cleveland Indians center fielder Tyler Naquin (30) reacts after striking out in the fourth inning.
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Cleveland Indians left fielder Coco Crisp (4), right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) and second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) talk before the fifth inning.
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) flips as he catches the ball hit by Indians’ Jose Ramirez (11) in the fourth inning.
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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) after the top of the fourth inning.
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Glenn Warmack, center, and other Cubs fans cheer as they watch Game 6 of the World Series at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27), second right, is greeted by first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44), left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) after hitting a grand slam home run in the third inning.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a grand slam in the third inning.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) is greeted by Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) after his grand slam in the third inning off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Dan Otero (61).
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Fans cheer as they watch Game 6 of the World Series at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar in Wrigleyville on November 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) is greeted by first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44), left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) after hitting a grand slam home run in the third inning.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) is greeted by teammates after his third inning grand slam.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) reacts after hitting a grand slam home run in the third inning.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in the third inning.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) watches his grand slam in the third inning, as does Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) and Home plate umpire Joe West.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) hits a grand slam home run in the third inning.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) hits a grand slam in the third inning off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Dan Otero (61).
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) throws out a runner to end the second inning.
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Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona (17), center, hands the ball to relief pitcher Dan Otero (61) after pulling starting pitcher Josh Tomlin (43) in the third inning.
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Chicago Cubs Kris Bryant (17) watches his solo home run during the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) communicates with left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) during the second inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) delivers to Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the second inning.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) scores after running into Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) plows into Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) on a double by Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) signals to left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) to slide as Zobrist scores in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates after his single in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts after left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) scores in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) and left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) celebrate after scoring in the first inning after a shortstop Addison Russell (27) double during Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) watches his 1st inning home run on Nov. 1, 2016, during Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) singles in the 1st inning on Nov. 1, 2016, during Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) runs from first to third on a Ben Zobrist single in the first inning during Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) is congratulated by Chicago Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) after his solo home run in the first inning on Nov. 1, 2016, in Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) during warm-ups on Nov. 1, 2016, before Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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The Cubs Javier Baez (9) warms up during batting practice before Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 1, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The Cubs Kris Bryant (17) warms up during batting practice before Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 1, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) speaks with Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) on Nov. 1, 2016, before Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hector Rondon warms up before the start of Game 6 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Nov. 1, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs fans wear Jake Arrieta beards on Nov. 1, 2016 before Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein, center, and general manager Jed Hoyer, right, talk on Nov. 1, 2016, before Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs fans look on during batting practice for Game 6 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians.
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Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) warms up on Nov. 1, 2016 before Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Fans find their seats at the top of the upper deck on Nov. 1, 2016 before the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians play Game 6 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs fan Joe Wiegand is dressed as President Theodore Roosevelt before Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 1, 2016 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
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A large blue “W” is painted on the side of a building in the 3800 block of North Kedzie Avenue on Nov. 1, 2016, in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago. The Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series tonight.
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