Murray, a huge Cubs fan, reminded the crowd of 41,703 that it was the last chance to buy beer, and then said they were there to win games rather than drink. That was fun."Īctor and comedian Bill Murray led the crowd in a rousing version of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" during the seventh-inning stretch on Friday night. "I remember being a kid and us getting out of class to watch the '84 team when we were playing the Padres (in the NL Championship Series). The 46-year-old Vaughn, known for his roles in "Swingers," "Wedding Crashers," and "Old School," has fond memories of watching the Cubs while growing up in the Chicago area. Vaughn paid tribute to long-time Cubs announcer Harry Caray's rendition of the seventh inning stretch, including the encouragement: "Let's get some runs." Vince Vaughn was the guest conductor for "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh-inning stretch.
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After all, the famed broadcaster promised after the final game in 1991: "Sure as God made green apples, someday, the Chicago Cubs are going to be in the World Series - and maybe sooner than we think." There were also four green apples on Caray's statue - three on top of the base and one in his left hand - in a fitting tribute. There were red roses near the feet of all three. Fans carried "W" signs and took selfies near the famed marquee and statues of the late Harry Caray, Ernie Banks and Ron Santo, cherished figures in Cubs lore who would have loved nothing more than to be part of this. By mid-afternoon, the blocks outside the 102-year-old ballpark were a sea of blue. Many venues only served alcohol in plastic containers.ĬLICK HERE for more information on security guidelines, public transportation, street closures, parking restrictions in Wrigleyville during the World Series.įans came early to Wrigley. Outdoor seating at many bars and restaurants were removed, and private security was hired. Security remained tight with many streets blocked off and alcohol prohibited, except for residents who live in the area.
On Saturday, Indians pitcher Corey Kluber limited Chicago to five hits in six innings, becoming the first pitcher to win Games 1 and 4 since Cincinnati's Jose Rijo in 1990.Ĭarlos Santana's homer off John Lackey and a run-scoring throwing error by third baseman Kris Bryant on Kluber's infield hit gave Cleveland a 2-1 lead in the second.įrancisco Lindor added an RBI single in the third, Lonnie Chisenhall hit a sacrifice fly in the sixth off Mike Montgomery, and Chicago native Kipnis blew open the game with a three-run homer against Travis Wood in the eighth.Ĭrestfallen fans quickly cleared out of Wrigleyville, where 1,000 officers were expected to blanket the neighborhood this weekend. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Indians moved within one victory of their first championship since 1948.Ĭleveland can win it all Sunday night, when Trevor Bauer starts for the Indians and Jon Lester for the Cubs. Now they trail the series 3-1, and face elimination if they lose Game 5 on Sunday. Game 5 is Sunday.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - The Cubs fell to the Indians, 7-2, in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday at Wrigley Field. You can also find the complete postseason schedule and results, along with the latest baseball news at fell to the Indians, 7-2, in World Series Game 4. Games are also available for streaming on TBS Sports and you can find even more ways to watch without a cable login from Cut Cable Today.
To watch the games online, fans can use the Fox Sports GO website (or app for mobile viewing), but access requires a valid login through a cable provider. Game 7 of the World Series starts tonight at 8 p.m. You can catch all the action live streaming, continuing with Game 7 of the 2016 World Series on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Whatever happens in the 2016 World Series, history will be made. “The meaty part of the their batting order, if you don’t get through that there is no tomorrow.”īut for the Cubs, and Cubs fans, this time there is a tomorrow. There was just no other way to look at that and feel good,” he added.
“It was just the middle of their batting order. “I thought the game could have been lost right there if we did not take care of it properly,” Maddon explained at a post-game press conference. He decided to keep Chapman in, hoping to protect Chicago’s 7-2 lead. Yet some fans are worrying that Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman may not have enough left to power through Game 7 after he put in 20 pitches for Tuesday night’s game, thanks to a controversial decision by Manager Joe Maddon. Now it seems no Bartman, no Billy Goat Curse-nothing can stand in the way of Chicago’s “loveable losers.” Altogether, it’s nothing short of a miracle. For most fans, any of these things alone would have been enough.
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