Stage is set for epic Game 6 in Cleveland

CHICAGO — Now we’ve got ourselves a real World Series, possibly a classic. Wasn’t this what we expected all along?

The Chicago Cubs had come too far and accomplished to much to go quietly. Even when they were in a 3-1 hole, this still had the feel of a heavyweight bout.

• Game 6: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. ET air time | 8 p.m. game time on FOX

Now we’ve got it.

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

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The Cubs staved off elimination by beating the Indians, 3-2, in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night, and we’re headed for a Game 6 in Cleveland on Tuesday that has the potential to be one of the great baseball environments of recent years.

Here’s all you need to know about the sense of urgency the Cubs brought to work Sunday: Manager Joe Maddon watched his team claw its way to a 3-2 lead, and with one out in the seventh inning, went for his closer.

We’ve seen managers push their bullpens a little longer and a little harder this postseason, and with a season on the line, Maddon spoke with Aroldis Chapman during the afternoon about the possibility.

Chapman responded by getting the first eight-out save of his career. He was dazzling as always, throwing a postseason-record 19 of his 42 pitches …

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