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From down 3-1, Cubs working on more history
- Updated: October 31, 2016
With their 3-2 victory over the Indians in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night, the Cubs are now one step closer to doing something that just five teams have ever done before: come back from a 3-1 deficit to win it all.
• Game 6: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. ET air time | 8 p.m. game time on FOX
In terms of World Series history, the numbers certainly are still on the Indians’ side. Since baseball established the 2-3-2 format for the Fall Classic in 1925 — only deviating for two years during World War II — 34 teams have grabbed a 3-1 advantage. They have won 29 of those Series, including each of the past 10.
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
That said, if any city understands the precarious nature of a 3-1 lead, it’s Cleveland. In 2007, the Indians grabbed a 3-1 edge over Terry Francona’s Red Sox in the American League …
