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It’s the 110-61 Chicago Cubs versus the 101-68 Cleveland Indians in the first game of the World Series in Cleveland, Ohio Tuesday October 25. . The first pitch at Progressive Field is scheduled for 8 PM ET.
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In their last game the Cubs beat the L.A. Dodgers 5-0 in Game 6 of the NLDS. In the game Kyle Hendricks outpitched Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers only had two hits in the game. In their last game to close out the ALDS the Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 in Game 5. In the game Cleveland starter Ryan Merritt was solid in only his 2nd career start and he and three relievers held Toronto scoreless on six hits.
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The Cubs won the last three games of the NLCS after being down 2-1. They rank 1st in the Majors in runs scored and 3rd in team ERA.
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The Indians have won 10 of their last 11 games and their only loss in that span was in Game 4 of the ALCS. They rank 5th in runs scored and 7th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<strong>Chicago: </strong>Jon Lester (19-5, 2.44 ERA)
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<strong>Cleveland</strong>: Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.14 ERA)
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Jon Lester takes the mound in Game 1 and in his last start he gave up one earned run in seven innings in an 8-4 win over the L.A. Dodgers. In three playoff starts this season he has gone 21 innings and has only given up two earned runs. Chicago has won eight of Lester’s last nine starts including his last three. The Cubs are 6-2 in Lester’s last eight road starts and 5-0 in his last five interleague starts.
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Corey Kluber goes for the Indians in this game and in his last start he gave up two earned runs in five innings in a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Cleveland had won his previous six starts. The Indians won two of his three playoff starts where he has lasted 18 innings and gave up two earned runs. The Indians are 41-19 in Kluber’s last 60 home starts and 11-4 in his last 15 interleague starts.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 games against the Indians.
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In the last 5 games between these teams the Under record is 4-1.
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This season the Indians are 57-28 at home and the Cubs are 49-36 on the road.
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<strong>Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records </strong>
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<strong>Chicago Cubs:</strong> 110-61 SU / O/U 80-83 / Run Line W/L 93-79
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<strong>Cleveland Indians:</strong> 101-68 SU / O/U 81-77 / Run Line W/L 82-87
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Chicago at Cleveland Key Betting Trends<br />
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CHI is 5-1 in their last 6 interleague road games.
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CHI is 5-2 in their last 7 playoff games.
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CHI has an Over record of 7-1 in their last 8 road games.
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CLE is 10-1 in their last 11 overall.
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CLE is 12-2 in their last 14 interleague games.
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CLE has an Under record of 7-0 in their last 7 games.
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<strong>CUBS</strong>
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[C] 04/08/2016 - Kyle Schwarber 60-day DL (4/8); out for season ( Knee )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Dallas Beeler 60-day DL (3/25) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Aaron Brooks 60-day DL (3/25) ( Hip )
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[3B] 04/04/2016 - Christian Villanueva 15-day DL (3/25) ( Fibula )
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[P] 03/31/2016 - Zac Rosscup 60-day DL (2/25) ( Shoulder )
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<strong>INDIANS</strong>
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[P] 10/22/2016 - Trevor Bauer is upgraded to expected to start Game 3 of the World Series ( Finger )
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[P] 10/01/2016 - Carlos Carrasco 60-day DL (9/17), out for season ( Hand )
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[P] 09/13/2016 - Danny Salazar out indefinitely ( Forearm )
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[P] 07/18/2016 - Tommy Hunter 15-day DL (7/10) ( Back )
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[P] 07/07/2016 - Zach McAllister 15-day DL (7/6) ( Hip )
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[LF] 06/01/2016 - Marlon Byrd out for season ( Suspension )
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[LF] 05/14/2016 - Michael Brantley 60-day DL (5/10); out for season ( Shoulder )
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