World Series Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Indians

[Battlelyon]

 

[Battlelyon]

I thank Boston every day for getting rid of Francona

 

[Battlelyon]

 

[dougplayer]

Bunt on lester. Lead off. Make him throw. Fitting end to cubbie season

 

[Across The Field]

I still think this is going 7. Cubs will be and should be favored the next 2 games. Going to have to play a lot better than they did last night though

Not in game 6. Arietta has been decent this postseason while Tomlin has been elite. His ERA is half of Arietta's. He pitched great in Game 2, but it's unlikely he'll have the run support he did in Game 2.

 

[redseat]

Fuck the little bears.

welp, that didn't work. HAHA... my bad... So Cubs fans

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I still think this is going 7. Cubs will be and should be favored the next 2 games. Going to have to play a lot better than they did last night though

I wonder which the people of Cleveland would prefer if they had to choose one - the Cavs overcoming a 3-1 lead or the Tribe blowing a 3-1 lead.

Not that I think the Tribe will blow this but I'm guessing most would've preferred an Indians win over a Cavaliers one.

 

[rmilia1]

Not in game 6. Arietta has been decent this postseason while Tomlin has been elite. His ERA is half of Arietta's. He pitched great in Game 2, but it's unlikely he'll have the run support he did in Game 2.

Sure. Cubs will still likely be favored. Arrieta was far better in the regular season but Game 6 isn't even guaranteed

 

[ElTexan]

I don't know how on paper the Cubs are supposed to be better than the Indians, regular season stats maybe but postseason play its not even close.

We HAD a better OPS, era, and defensive efficiency. Best in MLB in fact for most stats.

 

[Across The Field]

We HAD a better OPS, era, and defensive efficiency. Best in MLB in fact for most stats.

Then you had to actually face the Indians, who have been demonstrably better in every way.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

We HAD a better OPS, era, and defensive efficiency. Best in MLB in fact for most stats.

And as is usually the case, the stats are only a good barometer over a long season and completely meaningless in the post season. Right now, Cleveland is just playing better ball across the board, plain and simple.

 

[wood20ks]

I'm frikken nervous.

I`m not..........I`ve been through this a 100x before.........Seems like us Cub fans always has something bizaare happen.

This time tho,we`re actually being man-handled.

 

[wood20ks]

Theres no tomorrow..........Its 3 straight or we`re gonna be using that old adage:"Wait til next year".

Bryant get your head outta your ass..........!!
That 25 mill a year guy,John lester, needs to pitch like what he`s been known for..........

 

[Across The Field]

Theres no tomorrow..........Its 3 straight or we`re gonna be using that old adage:"Wait til next year".

Bryant get your head outta your ass..........!!
That 25 mill a year guy,John lester, needs to pitch like what he`s been known for..........

He will

 

[Clayton]

I feel like all of this 'Cubs are the better team on paper' stuff is silly. If the Yankees did what the Indians did in the AL playoffs then people would be calling the AL World Series teams one of the best teams of the decade.

Indians haven't been a cardiac team this postseason like the Royals were. They've been the juggernaut.

 

[wood20ks]

He will

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

I think Lester and the Cubs will find a way to win tonight. They shouldn't lose 3 in a row at home, should they. I guess anything is possible, though.

 

[Clayton]

I think Lester and the Cubs will find a way to win tonight. They shouldn't lose 3 in a row at home, should they. I guess anything is possible, though.

My expectation is that the Cubs win this and then the Indians clinch in 6 but everything is off the table with these two teams. Both the Indians and Cubs have a level of 'hot' that can let them win 3 in a row. I also saw the Cardinals sweep the Cubs in Wrigley earlier this year so they can certainly get swept at home to the best team in MLB, too.

 

[Across The Field]

I think Lester and the Cubs will find a way to win tonight. They shouldn't lose 3 in a row at home, should they. I guess anything is possible, though.

I have little faith in the Tribe's chances tonight. As sad as it is, the best thing that could happen would probably be for Bauer to have his finger rip open early so we can bring in the relievers.

 

[broncosmitty]

I have little faith in the Tribe's chances tonight. As sad as it is, the best thing that could happen would probably be for Bauer to have his finger rip open early so we can bring in the relievers.

I honestly want to see Danny Salazar ready in the bullpen, early.