It didn't take long for the Chicago Cubs to get one step closer to ending their 108-year World Series drought.
Cubs centre fielder Dexter Fowler led off this World Series finale by sending a 2-1 pitch from Cleveland ace Corey Kluber over the wall in center, and Chicago led 1-0 after one inning.
It's the first leadoff home run in a winner-take-all Series game. Cleveland centre fielder Rajai Davis made a leaping attempt to snare the fly at the wall, but it sailed over his glove. Fowler celebrated by spinning and yelling at the Cleveland dugout after rounding first.
The run jolted the already animated Cubs contingent in the stands. Progressive Field featured large swaths of blue and several loud chants of "Let's Go Cubs" during the pregame festivities and throughout the first inning. Kris Bryant was even serenaded by "MVP!" chants during his at-bat — a common occurrence this season at Wrigley Field.
It was the first leadoff homer allowed by Kluber this season.
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