THE CLEVELAND INDIANS moved ahead in the MLB World Series on Friday after shutting out the Chicago Cubs 1-0 in game three.
After back-to-back games in Cleveland to open the best-of-seven series, the World Series came to Wrigley Field for the first time in 71 years but it was not a happy homecoming for the Cubs as the Indians triumphed for a 2-1 championship lead.
Coco Crisp was the hero for the Indians, coming off the bench to break a tie in the seventh inning with a pinch-hit RBI single off Carl Edwards Jr.
Crisp’s shot allowed Michael Martinez to score the winning run as the Indians moved a step closer to their first title since 1948.
The Cubs have a chance to level the series again when they welcome the Indians back to Wrigley Field for game four today. Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.14 ERA) toes the rubber for the Indians on short rest after a record-setting game one start.
Kluber became the first pitcher to strike out eight batters over the first three innings of a start in the Fall Classic. He will face John Lackey (11-8, 3.35 ERA), who leads all active pitchers with 22 postseason starts, going 8‐5 with a 3.26 ERA in 25 total playoff appearances.