Here, three years after the Chicago Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years, we look back fondly on that time when our dream came true. We’re coming up on the anniversary of that memorable Game 7 in Cleveland, which was a nerve-wracking game in itself. Yet a few nights earlier at Wrigley Field, things looked much bleaker.
The previous night, the Cubs lost a tough 1-0 decision to the Indians after Javier Baez struck out with two runners in scoring position to end the game. On this night, the Cubs sent John Lackey to the mound opposite Indians ace Corey Kluber.