In today’s edition of This Week in Cubs History we take a look back at June 10, 2005, when the Cubs played the Boston Red Sox at Wrigley Field for the first time since the 1918 World Series. Before we get to that game, let’s look back at the World Series contests.
The Cubs entered the 1918 World Series with a major league-best 84-45 record. They were led by lefties Claude Hendrix who led the National League with 20 wins and Hippo Vaughn who was atop the National League in ERA and strikeouts (1.74 and 148 respectively).
Babe Ruth was the driving force behind the Red Sox.