CLEVELAND — As the World Series opened on Tuesday night, a matchup between the two teams with the longest championship droughts in the major leagues unfolded before a once-in-a-lifetime backdrop for this city.
The night began with Cleveland Cavaliers unveiling their N.B.A. title banner and rings before their first game of the new season. And 30 minutes later, the Indians resumed their own pursuit, led by the pitcher who has flawlessly guided them through these playoffs.
Already in the midst of a dominant postseason, the Indians ace Corey Kluber, the 2014 American League Cy Young Award winner, outdueled another October hero, the Chicago Cubs’ Jon Lester, en route to a 6-0 victory.