No longer can we say it has been 71 years since Wrigley Field last hosted a World Series game. But we can say it has been 71 years and nine innings since it hosted a World Series game in which the Cubs scored. And with the Cubs having been shut out twice in the first […]
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0 Cubs, 0: Chicago offense comes up empty
The wind blew out in 19 games during the regular season at Wrigley Field, and the Cubs went 15-4 in those games, averaging 9.6 runs per game. On Friday night, they couldn’t take advantage of the hitter-friendly gusts or Indians pitcher Josh Tomlin’s tendencies. Read More Here (1)
Cubs get shut out in Series' return to Wrigley
Pinch-hitter Coco Crisp hit an RBI single in the seventh and the Indians set a postseason record with their fifth shutout, spoiling the Cubs’ party in the first World Series game at Wrigley Field since 1945 with a 1-0 victory on Friday night. Cleveland now has a 2-1 lead in the Fall Classic. Read More […]
Oct. 28 Joe Maddon postgame interview
Manager Joe Maddon addresses the media after the Cubs’ 1-0 loss to the Indians on Friday night in Game 3 of the World Series. Read More Here (1)
After World Series Game 3: IRL
The confines of Wrigley Field proved mighty friendly to the Indians’ pitching staff, which shut down the Cubs for a 1-0 victory on Friday in Game 3 of the 112th World Series. Read More Here (3)
With a little help, 97-year-old Cubs fan returns to Series
Longtime Cubs’ fan, Jim Schlegel, 97, was at Game 3 of the World Series on Friday after he was gifted tickets. Schlegel attended the 1945 World Series at Wrigley Field. Read More Here (1)
Game 3 starters out in 5th, but allow 0 runs
Though starting pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Josh Tomlin each found bits of early trouble in World Series Game 3, their ability to wriggle free from them kept the game scoreless into the middle innings. Read More Here (2)
Game 4 starter Lackey used to postseason pressure
John Lackey will get his opportunity to contribute to the Cubs’ effort to win a World Series championship when he starts Game 4 on Saturday night at Wrigley Field against Corey Kluber and the Indians. Read More Here (4)
During Game 3: IRL (Watch live on FOX)
Game 3 of the 112th World Series is underway in Chicago, with the Indians and Cubs tied at one game apiece. MLB.com is on the scene from the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field. Read More Here (2)
Maddon to Schwarber: Be ready to pinch-hit
With Kyle Schwarber on the bench now that the World Series is playing under National League rules, how will Cubs manager Joe Maddon use the slugger? All Maddon told Schwarber was to be ready. Read More Here (2)
