Tomlin can deliver Tribe clinch at home in G6

CLEVELAND — Just four days after he pitched the game of his life in the World Series, Josh Tomlin will be asked to do so again for the Indians as they return home for a pivotal Game 6 with the Cubs on Tuesday.

After dropping Game 5, 3-2, at Wrigley Field on Sunday evening, the Indians, who still lead the series, 3-2, will ask Tomlin to finish the task in front of their home crowd. Right-hander Jake Arrieta, meanwhile, will attempt to extend Chicago’s season another day.

• World Series Game 6: Tuesday, 7:30 ET air time | 8 ET game time on FOX

Tomlin’s track record this October bodes well for the Indians, who have won each of his three postseason starts, including Game 3 against the Cubs on Friday.

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   CHC 3, CLE 2 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

Tomlin was terrific, executing pitches against a tough lineup with ease. He gave the Tribe 4 2/3 scoreless innings, limited …

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