The Official Cubs Win The World Series Thread

[Dr. Blackheart]

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[DegenerateDish]

I hope it doesn't get lost in history, but Almora won that game tonight. That's as clutch of a heads up play as you'll ever see. Props to him, part of why I love baseball, plays like that win championships.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Parade Friday or Monday

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Is this the best game of all time?  Serious question that is so subjective.

[brewcity77]

Is this the best game of all time?  Serious question that is so subjective.

It has to be up there. Gibson's home run was always the go to answer, but this did have it all. Not sure what else you could ask for. Clutch hitting on both sides, pitchers both made to look vulnerable (Kluber, Miller, Chapman) and exemplary. Big lead, big rally, extra innings. Two great teams, really too bad someone had to lose.

[muwarrior69]

Is this the best game of all time?  Serious question that is so subjective.

As a Yankee fan the game last night has to be one of the best, but the game the Mets played against Houston is hard to beat.

http://sabr.org/research/greatest-game-ever-played-october-15-1986

Congratulations to all the Cub fans, a really fun season.

[brandx]

I hope it doesn't get lost in history, but Almora won that game tonight. That's as clutch of a heads up play as you'll ever see. Props to him, part of why I love baseball, plays like that win championships.

The refusal of most players to take an extra base on plays like this has always been my pet peeve. Managers sacrifice outs to move players up a base, but then don't tell players to take an extra base when it is there for the taking.

Props to a young guy for making a good baserunning play.


And part of what makes Fangraph's so good ----

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-moment-before-the-moment/

"Albert Almora isn’t the hero. He didn’t make the biggest hit, nor did he make the biggest play. He’s one of few Cubs who might have to say who they are if they want a free drink. Given all the moments from an unforgettable Game 7, some moments will have to be forgotten; some will just slip through the cracks. Maybe, some months from now, they won’t be talking about the one-out tag-up. But that was the moment that set up the Moment, the moment the Cubs’ fortunes started to turn. Kris Bryant might’ve just missed a pitch he wanted to hit, but thanks to a good read and aggressive baserunning, Bryant’s fly out still put the Cubs on course for a World Series title. They say that it had been a few years."

[Mr. Nielsen]

Wow. Overnights: 25.2 rating for Nov 2, 2016 8pm-1am ET #WorldSeries #Game7 (est. 38-42M Viewers on Fox)

[4everwarriors]

Short rainfall in Cleveland. Major rain in about 45 minutes. 

Channeling my inner John Milan.

Just don't go all Sally Severson on us, hey?

[real chili 83]

I still can't believe it. 

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

As a Yankee fan the game last night has to be one of the best, but the game the Mets played against Houston is hard to beat.

http://sabr.org/research/greatest-game-ever-played-october-15-1986

Congratulations to all the Cub fans, a really fun season.

A Yankee fan here also.  I agree that's one of the best world series games of all time.  Wow!  I feel bad someone had to lose.

[warriorchick]

I still can't believe it.

[MerrittsMustache]

1st batter of the game...


Indians tie it...


Cubs re-take the lead...


Cubs go up 5-1!


2-run wild pitch.


Grandpa Rossy!


Rajai f-ing Davis


End of 9.


Zobrist!


Bottom of 10

[StillAWarrior]

1st batter of the game...

Well done.

[real chili 83]

It's still sinking in.....

[wadesworld]

This whole Playoffs when I'd be in front of the TV watching the Cubs they'd lose/give up runs/leads and when I wouldn't be watching them they'd win (other than game 4 of the World Series, even I couldn't save Bauer).

Last night I turned the game on during the 3rd AB of the game (1-0 Cubs), watched the rest of the first (1-0 Cubs), went upstairs to get ready to go play basketball, got back in front of the TV for the bottom of the 3rd (1-0 Cubs), and left after the 3rd (1-1).  Texted my Cubs fan friend about it, told him I was leaving and he was welcome/congrats on the WS, and by the time I was done with my 10 minute drive to the gym checked the score and saw it was 3-1 Cubs.  Got home at 10 to see Lester get the 2nd out in the bottom of the 8th (6-3 Cubs) and then saw the Indians tie the game.  Watched the 9th, saw it was delayed so went to shower, got back in front of the TV right after the Cubs scored to make it 7-6 in the 10th.

Moral of the story, you're welcome for the WS title Cubs fans, and if you pay me enough I'll skip watching every Cubs Playoff baseball game for the rest of time.

[Chicos' Buzz Scandal Countdown]

Going to bed.    This will finish tomorrow night.

Took your advice. Have a bone to pick.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Still can't believe it. A lot of tears and booze last night in Wrigleyville.

I also apparently hurt my calf celebrating because I can't walk for sh*t. Worth it.

[Benny B]

Dammit... I woke up this morning with what must be the Cubsfluenza that's going around.  Only mine appears to be viral, not alcohol-induced.

F-ing Cubs... just when I can finally appreciate something they did, they end up making me sick.

[naginiF]

It has to be up there. Gibson's home run was always the go to answer, but this did have it all. Not sure what else you could ask for. Clutch hitting on both sides, pitchers both made to look vulnerable (Kluber, Miller, Chapman) and exemplary. Big lead, big rally, extra innings. Two great teams, really too bad someone had to lose.

That was a great game and congrats to the Cubs.  Not to take anything away from last night but i'll also say that the Jack Morris '91 game 7 was up there.

[RJax55]

That was a great game and congrats to the Cubs.  Not to take anything away from last night but i'll also say that the Jack Morris '91 game 7 was up there.

Great game, but this one had more action, more flips, more emotion. Also, game 7 of the classic '01 series was great. The end of that Yankee dynasty.

[warriorchick]

I don't know if any of you saw this last night. I'm not even that big of a Cubs Fan and it gave me the feels....

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[real chili 83]

Loved the Bud spot with Harry.

[brewcity77]

Loved the Bud spot with Harry.

That got me. Loved listening to drunken uncle growing up.

[WI inferiority Complexes]

Great game, but this one had more action, more flips, more emotion. Also, game 7 of the classic '01 series was great. The end of that Yankee dynasty.

Game 6, 1975, (Fisk waving it fair) may be the best.  Last night is certainly in the conversation of greatest of all time.