


They were, and remain to this day, the team in the American League with the longest World Series drought. The Chicago Cubs are well-known for their large gap of years between championships, but on the other side of the ball was the Cleveland Indians.

The context of the game made it even more thrilling. We as fans entered that Wednesday evening knowing that one of the two teams, the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs, would be crowned champions. The World Series is always the final series, but it might last four games and it might last seven. It’s been a full month since the last Major League Baseball game was played. Most seasons, fans have a general idea of when the season will end. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
