Thome wants title for Tribe coach Alomar Jr.

CHICAGO — Earlier this summer, when Jim Thome went to Progressive Field to discuss being inducted into the Indians’ Hall of Fame, he did so wearing a wine-colored polo shirt featuring a Cavaliers logo. Like everyone else in Cleveland, Thome was caught up in the celebration of the Cavs’ improbable NBA championship.

On Sunday night, Thome sat in the Wrigley Field stands behind the first-base line, alongside his young son, Landon, watching the Indians take batting practice a few hours before Game 5 of the World Series against the Cubs. This time the former Tribe great was wearing a dark-blue jacket with “World Series” in large letters across his chest.

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Thome was hoping to witness the Indians — up three games to one in the Fall Classic — finish the job.

Game Date Time (air time/game time) Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 25   CLE 6, CHC 0 Gm 2 Oct. 26   CHC 5, CLE 1 Gm 3 Oct. 28   CLE 1, CHC 0 Gm 4 Oct. 29   CLE 7, CHC 2 Gm 5 Oct. 30 CLE @ CHC FOX *Gm 6 Nov. 1 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX *Gm 7 Nov. 2 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX * If necessary | All times listed ET • World Series coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Indians

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