Game 5 win brings new hope for Cubs fans

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CHICAGO — Once Brian Dogotch obtained Cubs season tickets last season, he made a decision to move from the River North area near downtown into Wrigleyville.

“I wanted to be close to the ballpark. I knew special things were coming,” said Dogotch following the Cubs’ 3-2 victory over the Indians Sunday night at Wrigley Field in Game 5 of the World Series. “We knew Theo [Epstein] was doing his thing. We knew it was going to happen soon, so I said let’s get close and be a part of it.

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“What we really wanted to do is be near it when it happens. I’ve been a Cubs fan my whole life.”

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

“It” on Sunday represented the Cubs’ first home World Series victory since 1945. The ultimate “it” Dogotch referred to still sits two tough wins away in Cleveland, beginning Tuesday night at Progressive Field.

But while the crowd on the …

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