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Before World Series Game 1: IRL
- Updated: October 26, 2016
The 112th World Series gets underway tonight as the Cubs and Indians begin their quests for an elusive title in Game 1 of the Fall Classic.
And we are on the scene, around Cleveland and at Progressive Field, taking it all in as first pitch fast approaches.
The game will air tonight on FOX at 7:30 p.m. ET air time/8 p.m. ET game time, with National League Championship Series co-Most Valuable Player Jon Lester taking the hill for the Cubs at Progressive Field opposite Tribe ace Corey Kluber.
• World Series gear: Cubs | Indians
The pregame buzz turned up a notch with the announcement of the World Series rosters, which revealed that young slugger Kyle Schwarber, coming off a serious knee injury in April, would suit up for Chicago. The Indians, meanwhile, added righty Danny Salazar, who has been out with a right forearm strain since September.
6:50 p.m. ET: Welcome to the big time Schwarber takes some hacks at batting practice before Game 1 in Cleveland.
5:51 p.m. ET: Unprecedented sports scene in Cleveland Cavaliers season-ticket holders Jimmy Gates and Janet Mays celebrate the NBA champion ring ceremony while the Indians get set for the World Series across the street at Progressive Field.
5:38 p.m. ET: Cage time …
