World Series Game 1: Indians 6, Cubs 0
Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) walks off after striking out with the bases loaded to end the top of the seventh inning.
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Photos from Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Oct. 25, 2016.
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) teammate celebrate their 6-0 win over the Chicago Cubs.
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Cleveland Indians celebrate the 6-0 win over the Cubs.
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Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12), left, and right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) leap as they celebrate the 6-0 win over the Cubs.
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Chicago Cubs players stand in the dugout as Cleveland Indians fans celebrate a 6-0 win in Game 1 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) with a swing and a miss in the ninth inning.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) and second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) watch from the dugout in the ninth inning.
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Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) crosses home plate after hitting a 3-run home run in the eighth inning.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) at third base in the eighth inning.
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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) strikes out swinging against the Cleveland Indians to end the top of the eighth inning.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hector Rondon (56) looks at the video board after giving up a two-run home run to Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) in the eighth inning.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hector Rondon (56) after allowing a 3-run home run to Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) in the eighth inning.
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Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) celebrates his eighth inning three-run homer with teammates second baseman Jason Kipnis (22), second from right, and shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hector Rondon (56).
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) runs to third base in the eighth inning.
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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) reacts after striking out swinging off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (24) in the eighth inning.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts as he pops up for an out against the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning.
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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3), second baseman Ben Zobrist (18), shortstop Addison Russell (27) and left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) in the dugout in the seventh inning.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist (18), center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) and center fielder Albert Almora Jr. (5) talk during a pitching change in the seventh inning.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9), third baseman Kris Bryant (17), first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) and shortstop Addison Russell (27) wait on the mound during a pitching change in the seventh inning.
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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) reacts after striking out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning.
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Chicago Cubs fans react after catcher David Ross (3) strikes out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning.
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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) strikes out with the bases loaded on a check swing to end the top of the seventh inning.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) with a base hit that loads the bases in the seventh inning.
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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) smiles after leaving the game in the seventh inning.
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Chicago Cubs on the mound as Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) leaves the game in the sixth inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) is pulled by Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) in the sixth inning.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (46) points upward after getting the final Cleveland out in the sixth inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) is removed with two outs in the sixth inning.
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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) visits starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) after Lester gave up a double in the sixth inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) walks to the dugout after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) pops up for an out.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) pops out to catcher off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) in the sixth inning.
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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) throws out Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) in the fifth inning.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) rounds second base in front of Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) in the fourth inning Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 in Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) watches after giving up a home run to Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) in the fourth inning.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) high fives Chicago Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) after hitting a double in the fourth inning Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 in Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
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Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall watches Kyle Schwarber’s double hit the right field wall in the fourth inning.
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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) connects for a double in the fourth inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) talks with home plate umpire Larry Vanover (27) during a delay created by a cramping Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana (41) in the third inning.
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana (41) creates a delay as he works out a cramp at second base during the third inning.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) tags out Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) in the third inning.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) is called out on strikes in the third inning against Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28).
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) makes a catch down the left field line to end the second inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) is surrounded by first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44), third baseman Kris Bryant (17) and catcher David Ross (3) after allowing two runs in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) after hitting a batter and allowing a run in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) signals no throw as Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) scores in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) and catcher David Ross (3) talk during the first inning.
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Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) steals second base behind Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) strikes out in the second inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) delivers to Cleveland Indians first baseman Mike Napoli (26) in the first inning.
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Cleveland Indians fans display “Long live the goat” signs at Game 1 of the World Series.
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Cubs catcher David Ross catches a pop foul to get the third out in the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) catches a pop foul to get the third out in the first inning.
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A meeting at the mound concludes after Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) walks in a run in the first inning.
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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) delivers during the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) delivers in the first inning against Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana (41).
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) catches a pop up from Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) to end the first inning.
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Chris Coghlan (8) strikes out looking against Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) in the second inning.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) strikes out swinging in the second inning.
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Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) falls onto his back after catching a foul ball to end the the first inning.
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Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to Cleveland in the first inning.
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Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester, left, and Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber warm up before Game 1.
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon and Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona meet at the plate.
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Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester and Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber warm up on either side of flag bearers before Game 1.
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A U.S. flag is unfurled before Game 1.
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A base with the World Series logo at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) is introduced during pre-game ceremonies.
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Pregame ceremonies at Progressive Field.
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Cubs left fielder Jorge Soler, left, and left fielder Kyle Schwarber walk together after batting practice.
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Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber warms up before the game.
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Cubs President Theo Epstein and manager Joe Maddon before Game 1.
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Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber during batting practice Tuesday.
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Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs fans watch warm-ups at Progressive Field on Oct. 25, 2016 prior to Game 1 of the World Series in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs fans photograph Progressive Field on Oct. 25, 2016 prior to Game 1 of the World Series in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Jorge Soler (68) warms up on Oct. 25, 2016 before Game 1 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians fans wait for Game 1 of the World Series to begin at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Chicago Cubs left fielders Jorge Soler (68) and Kyle Schwarber (12) walk together after batting practice on Oct. 25, 2016 before Game 1 of the World Series.
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Players warm up at Progressive Field before Game 1 of the World Series in Cleveland, Ohio on Oct. 25, 2016.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) warms up before Game 1 of the World Series.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. (5) warms up on Oct. 25, 2016 before Game 1 of the World Series.
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Kyle Schwarber speaks to reporters before Game 1 of the World Series.
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Cubs batting helmets, including No. 12 Kyle Schwarber, in the dugout.
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Kyle Schwarber arrives to the interview room before Game 1 of the World Series.
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John Lackey and Kyle Hendricks throw in the outfield on their day off at Progressive Field.
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Kyle Hendricks throws in the outfield on his day off.
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Jake Arrieta warms up before Game 1 of the World Series.
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Kyle Schwarber adjusts his cap before speaking to reporters before Game 1 of the World Series.
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Addison Russell plays catch with teammates before Game 1 at Progressive Field.
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Jason Hammel plays catch with teammates before Game 1 at Progressive Field.
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Matt Szczur plays catch with teammates before Game 1 at Progressive Field.
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Progressive Field is mostly empty about four hours before the first pitch of Game 1.
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