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* Don’t blow it tonight. Congrats.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:21 pm
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Amen!
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:23 pm
I sense more than a hint of camaraderie, brother.
Comment by AlfondoGonz Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:23 pm
Go Cleveland!
Comment by Saluki Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:24 pm
Seriously, I expect another pitcher’s duel. I also expect, at the first sign of fatigue, we’ll see a good part of both pitching staffs tonight.
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:25 pm
I am a Sox fan but not a Cub hater. And I gotta admit, their friggin plan worked. Go Cubs!
Comment by Mongo Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:25 pm
NWS is forecasting showers AFTER 2 am. Hope so. Last night’s weather was perfect for the Classic. Here’s to both teams, but still…. GO CUBBIES!!!!
Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:28 pm
I feel like Charlie Brown running full-speed to kick that football right now…
I just want to kick the football!
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:30 pm
Great analogy OW! I’d like to keep this moniker and not have to update it again next year.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:32 pm
Finally a solution to global warming. Cubs win and hell freezes over!
Comment by Last Bull Moose Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:32 pm
A rising tide lifts all ships. A win tonight would be a rising tide for our city. As a Sox fan, I don’t just wish them the best, I’m willing it. Go Cubs!!
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:33 pm
Rich, thank you for saying “Cub.”
Comment by Chairman McBroom Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:36 pm
The Cubs have proven they have fight in them and so have the Indians. Rich the Cubs likely won’t blow the game, they could get beat because the Indians are such a good team, much better than many Chicago based reporters portrayed them. I think the Cubs win or lose will play in a way that should make their fans proud.
Comment by Rod Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:36 pm
My butt is going to be puckered up tight on each and every pitch. Not sure how I’m going to make it through nine innings.
Go Cubs!
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:37 pm
Here’s hoping!
Comment by thunderspirit Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:41 pm
They were down. I thought they were toast. But after last night I think Cubs are actually going to do it.
Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:42 pm
White Sox in 2005 were so much kinder to their fans, making it a no doubter by sweeping in 4.
Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:47 pm
Too bad Mike Royko is not around to write about the ex Red Sox factor.
Comment by pool boy Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:53 pm
Win or lose, it’s a fantastic season for a team clearly on the right path for the future.
Comment by Former Downstater Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:54 pm
https://imgflip.com/i/sjq84
Comment by Deft Wing Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:57 pm
I think they’ll win. Go Cubs!
Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 3:58 pm
My dog will be happy–last night I walked him during the game and there were no other dog walkers around–all of his doggie friends were inside watching the game. Go Cubs!
Comment by 32nd Ward Roscoe Village Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:01 pm
Yeah but in 2005 they had weak opposition. You notice they never came close again.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:02 pm
Will Ernie Banks show up to pinch hit as specified in the “Bleacher Bums” play?
Comment by a drop in Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:03 pm
There is a lot of baseball to be played tonight. It ain’t over until the last pitch is thrown and the last out is called.
As a some time Cubs fan, the heart has been broken too many times to get the hopes up until I see the final score.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:03 pm
Are they looking around the locker room wondering who’s going to be the one responsible for blowing it?
Comment by Goatee Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:09 pm
Cubs 4, Indians 3 in 14 innings. Emergency rooms in both cities will be filled with cardiac patients!
Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:11 pm
for the love of god, win so the whining will cease!
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:15 pm
Playing off of OW,
Wile E. Coyote finally catch the Roadrunner tonight?! Just once in my childhood I wanted to see that damn bird get caught. I hope Acme isn’t based in Cleveland…
GO CUBS!!
Comment by Big Muddy Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:15 pm
The 1st team to make a defensive mistake will lose. Go Cubs.
Comment by Casual observer Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:18 pm
I don’t know that I’ve ever been more sports-anxious than I am right now.
Comment by illini97 Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:18 pm
Rich, don’t you think you are putting too much pressure on them with this post?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:20 pm
I’m surprised it has gone 7. Indians missing their #2 and #3 pitchers and their best hitter.
Can Francona work magic one more game or are the Cubbies destined to win???
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:22 pm
- Big Muddy -
Well played!
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:23 pm
Anonymous @4:02, they won. years ago. first to the party. hope you get yours.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:24 pm
Yeah cub fans, act like you’ve been th… Oh wait…Never mind.
Comment by Gruntled University Employee Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:24 pm
If the cubs do win tonight will their new mantra be “Wait till last year”?
Comment by Gruntled University Employee Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:26 pm
Win or lose there is going to be some tears shed tonight. Want the Kleenex concession.
Comment by Bogey Golfer Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:31 pm
Good luck. We’re all counting on you.
Comment by thechampaignlife Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 4:33 pm
@Responsa:
The White Sox also defeated an expansion team that had never appeared in the World Series until 2005.
Go Cubs!
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 5:51 pm
- Cubs in ‘16 -
My hope is you get to keep it too!
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 6:01 pm
@Anonymous 5:51 pm, stop laying a mattress.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 6:05 pm
–I’m surprised it has gone 7. Indians missing their #2 and #3 pitchers and their best hitter.–
Obviously a Cards fan, with the usual excuses.
Cubs took threw in a row from Dodgers, the last one against Kershaw, who had shut them out. Should be able to figure out Kluber on the third go-round.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 6:08 pm
Hoping for the best. Go Cubbies!
Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 6:22 pm
where were the cubs in 2005?
Comment by foster brooks Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 6:58 pm
Just wishing Steve Goodman could see this game!!!!
Comment by illini Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 7:09 pm
Whatever happens tonight, the Cubs will likely be back in the playoffs the next few years.
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 7:31 pm
Win or Loss the Cubs have a strong team for the future - that is is fact.
Tied in the third
Comment by Cannon649 Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 7:49 pm
Here’s hoping the Cubs’ success will light a fire under my White Sox.
Comment by John Etheredge Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 8:33 pm
6-3 top of the 7th. Keep it up !
Comment by Roadiepig Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 9:28 pm
They haven’t blown it yet, but they are skating on the thinnest ice ever.
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 10:39 pm
Finish on Nov. 3rd ??? Ground Chief thinks they’ll get the game done. What a game!!!
Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 11:00 pm
Story book game - extra innings - can not beat the drama -
YES they won
Comment by cannon649 Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 11:48 pm
Don’t think there could have been any more nail biting drama than this game!
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 11:49 pm
YES!!!
Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 11:49 pm
Not a problem!
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 11:53 pm
Tears Of Joy!!!
Just thinking of so many people who are not here with us to see this. This one is for them. This is one of the greatest sports stories in American history.
What a deliriously happy ending!
Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 11:53 pm
Congrats to all the long suffering Cub fans. Enjoy!
Comment by Cardinal fan Wednesday, Nov 2, 16 @ 11:58 pm
Fun with numbers… Won in the 10th with 8 runs. 108 again!
Comment by Anon221 Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 12:04 am
Down three games to one, blow the lead in the eighth, win it in ten.
Chokers no more.
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 12:22 am
I would argue thus would help incumbents because chb fans are all in a better mood….but such a wild ride.
Comment by illinois manufacturer Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 12:25 am
Cannot even spell cub I am so stunned.
Comment by illinois manufacturer Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 12:29 am
Gotta get me some birria tomorrow. The goat is dead! Congrats Cubs!
Comment by PublicServant Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 12:49 am
All the negative stuff about the Cubs, the aura of losing, the curse, the choking, all of it is gone forever.
Comment by Grandson of Man Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 12:53 am
I tuned in for the last 5 or so innings. It was a great game and both teams wanted it. The Cubs came out on top and I was happy.
Comment by Levois Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 12:54 am
The Cubs players succeeded despite some highly questionable in game decisions by their manager. Joe Maddon’s moves backfired, but the Cubs found a way to win.
The Indians did an amazing job despite a depleted pitching staff and various injuries. Francona needed to close out the Cubs in five games and when the Cubs won on Sunday it was a great momentum shift.
Comment by Chicago Champions! Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 1:59 am
Saw this somewhere else but 108 years since last win and they win it in the 10th with a score of 8. Weird. Sign of end times I think.
Comment by Red tower Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 2:48 am
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! W!
Comment by Lobo y Olla Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 6:52 am
So congrats to Tom Ricketts taking a page from George Steinbrenner and buying a world series ring. Now your just a normal team with nothing to whine about…..
Comment by Silent Majority Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 7:01 am
===…buying a world series ring.===
Really? How many free agents are on this Club?
How many kids that went through the minors and came up with the Club?
This team was built, it was put together, but it wasn’t “bought”.
Eamus Catuli - AC000000
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 7:55 am
So what if Marty McFly was only a year off in his prediction.
Great series, terrific final game.
Congrats to the Cubs and all my friends who have been their long suffering fans.
Comment by illini Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 8:03 am
The end of global warming, something just froze over?
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Nov 3, 16 @ 8:53 am