2016 World Series Game 7

Sports Illustrated contributing photographers follow the final showdown between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. 
2016 World Series Game 7
2016 World Series Game 7 /

2016 World Series Game 7

Dexter Fowler Homerun 1st Inning

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David E. Klutho

Chicago Cubs Dexter Fowler smashes a 410 ft. home run in the top of the 1st inning against Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber.

Dexter Fowler Homerun 1st Inning

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David E. Klutho

Dexter Fowler is ecstatic after his home run in the top of the 1st inning against Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber.

Fans of Cleveland

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David E. Klutho

Though playing at Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, the fans tonight have come out from both cities for the final showdown.

Mike Napoli

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David E. Klutho

Cleveland Indians Mike Napoli breaks his bat while up against Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks.

Kris Bryant

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Stephen Green

Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs before the start of Game 7.

Corey Kluber

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Stephen Green

Corey Kluber just misses Kyle Schwarber's hit in the 1st inning.

Francisco Lindor

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Stephen Green

Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians attempts to throw out Cubs Kyle Schwarber's hit in the 1st inning.

Kyle Hendricks

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Al Tielemans

Kyle Hendricks pitches the first four and a half innings for the Cubs.

Kyle Hendricks

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David E. Klutho

Kyle Hendricks pitched the first 4 and a half innings for Chicago, keeping Cleveland 4 runs behind.

Rajai Davis

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Al Tielemans

Rajai Davis stretches for Dexter Fowler's home run in the top of the 1st inning.

Ben Zobrist

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David E. Klutho

Ben Zobrist before the start of Game 7.

Francisco Lindor and Kyle Schwarber

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David E. Klutho

Cleveland Indians Francisco Lindor tags out Chicago Cubs Kyle Schwarber at second base to end the 3rd inning.

Coco Crisp

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David E. Klutho

Cleveland Indians Coco Crisp hit a double 3rd inning, leaving him in scoring position.

Coco Crisp

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Al Tielemans

Coco Crisp rounds first base in the 3rd inning, en route to a double.

Carlos Santana

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David E. Klutho

Carlos Santana crushes an RBI single to score Crisp in the 3rd inning, putting Cleveland on the board.

Javier Baez

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David E. Klutho

Javier Baez bobbles a force out attempt at second base against Carlos Santana in the bottom of the 3rd inning.

Javier Baez

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David E. Klutho

Javier Baez after his 5th inning home run, helping the Cubs leap ahead to a 4-1 lead. This is the second home run for the Cubs this game.

Kris Bryant

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David E. Klutho

Kris Bryant scores on Addison Russell's sacrifice fly to center in the top of the 4th inning, putting Chicago in a 2-1 lead.

Javier Baez

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David E. Klutho

Javier Baez smashes a 408 ft. home run in the 5th inning to put the Cubs in the lead by 3 runs.

Andrew Miller

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David E. Klutho

Andrew Miller pitching for the Cleveland Indians.

David Ross

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Al Tielemans

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross slams a homerun in the top of the 6th inning, giving the Cubs a 6-3 lead.

David Ross

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Al Tielemans

David Ross rejoins the dugout after his home run in the top of the 6th inning.

Jon Lester

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Stephen Green

Jon Lester relieves Kyle Hendricks in the bottom of the 5th inning.

Rajai Davis

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Al Tielemans

Rajai Davis ties the game with a 2-run homerun in the bottom of the 8th inning. Brandon Guyer scores tying the score at 6-6.

Rajai Davis

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Al Tielemans

Rajai Davis ties the game! Davis hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 8th inning, scoring Brandon Guyer for a score of 6-6.

Rajai Davis

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Stephen Green

Rajai Davis celebrates as he rounds the bases for his game tying home run in the bottom of the 8th inning.

Rajai Davis

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Al Tielemans

Rajai Davis celebrates with his teammates after tying the game at 6-6 in the bottom of the 8th inning.

Javier Baez

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David E. Klutho

Javier Baez strikes out attempting to bunt in the top of the 9th inning

Aroldis Chapman and Miguel Montero

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David E. Klutho

Aroldis Chapman and Miguel Montero meet on the mound.

Francisco Lindor

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David E. Klutho

Francisco Lindor forces out Chris Coghlan at 2nd base in the top of the 9th inning.

Rain Delay

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David E. Klutho

At a 6-6 tie game at the top of the 10th inning, a rain delay is called.

David Ross

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Stephen Green

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross at the plate.

Ben Zobrist

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David E. Klutho

Ben Zobrist hits a vital double in the top of the 10th inning, allowing Albert Almora Jr. to score putting the Cubs ahead by 1 run.

Albert Almora Jr.

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David E. Klutho

Albert Almora Jr. scores from Zobrist's RBI double in the top of the 10th inning. The Cubs would go on to score 2 runs this inning, solidifying their lead and the Series win.

Ben Zobrist

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David E. Klutho

Ben Zobrist stands on 2nd base ecstatic after his RBI double in the top of the 10th inning.

W!

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Al Tielemans

Curse of the Billy Goat no more! For the first time in 108 years, the Cubs have taken home a World Series title.

W!

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Al Tielemans

The Cubs rejoice in the infield as they shut down the Indians rally in the bottom of the 10th inning. The final score was 8-7 in a nail-biting match, but the Cubs maintained a narrow lead in extra-innings and kept Cleveland at bay for the World Series title.

Curse Reversed!

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David E. Klutho

The Cubs celebrate in the infield after a narrow win in extra innings. Carl Edwards Jr. and Mike Montgomery shut down the Indians rally in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Victorious!

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Al Tielemans

A spirited Jason Heyward and Anthony Rizzo lift David Ross into the air after defeating the Cleveland Indians in the bottom of the 10th inning.

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Stephen Green

Aroldis Chapman celebrates with teammates after the incredible and historic Chicago win in the bottom of the 10th. Chapman pitched for 2 innings in the second half of the game.

MVP Ben Zobrist

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Stephen Green

Newly crowned MVP of this World Series, Ben Zobrist celebrates on the field after the Cubs defeat Cleveland in extra innings.

World Series Champs!

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Al Tielemans

Armed with bottles of champagne and goggles, the Chicago Cubs celebrate officially breaking the curse of the Billy Goat after 71 years.


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