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How disappointing will it be if the Cubs miss the World Series?
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LOS ANGELES -- It has come to this, again, just as it did in 2003: The long-cursed Chicago Cubs return home heading into Game 6 of the National League Championship Series a single win away from the World Series.
Only this time might -- just might -- be different.
This time, the Cubs boast not just arguably the best team in franchise history but also a different kind of swagger and a rare repose for an organization that carries the weight of so much heartbreaking history.