2016 World Series Game 7

Sports Illustrated contributing photographers follow the final showdown between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Nov 2, 2016

2016 World Series Game 7

Dexter Fowler Homerun 1st Inning

Chicago Cubs Dexter Fowler smashes a 410 ft. home run in the top of the 1st inning against Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber.

Dexter Fowler Homerun 1st Inning

Dexter Fowler is ecstatic after his home run in the top of the 1st inning against Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber.

Fans of Cleveland

Though playing at Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, the fans tonight have come out from both cities for the final showdown.

Mike Napoli

Cleveland Indians Mike Napoli breaks his bat while up against Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks.

Kris Bryant

Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs before the start of Game 7.

Corey Kluber

Corey Kluber just misses Kyle Schwarber's hit in the 1st inning.

Francisco Lindor

Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians attempts to throw out Cubs Kyle Schwarber's hit in the 1st inning.

Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks pitches the first four and a half innings for the Cubs.

Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks pitched the first 4 and a half innings for Chicago, keeping Cleveland 4 runs behind.

Rajai Davis

Rajai Davis stretches for Dexter Fowler's home run in the top of the 1st inning.

Ben Zobrist

Ben Zobrist before the start of Game 7.

Francisco Lindor and Kyle Schwarber

Cleveland Indians Francisco Lindor tags out Chicago Cubs Kyle Schwarber at second base to end the 3rd inning.

Coco Crisp

Cleveland Indians Coco Crisp hit a double 3rd inning, leaving him in scoring position.

Coco Crisp

Coco Crisp rounds first base in the 3rd inning, en route to a double.

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana crushes an RBI single to score Crisp in the 3rd inning, putting Cleveland on the board.

Javier Baez

Javier Baez bobbles a force out attempt at second base against Carlos Santana in the bottom of the 3rd inning.

Javier Baez

Javier Baez after his 5th inning home run, helping the Cubs leap ahead to a 4-1 lead. This is the second home run for the Cubs this game.

Kris Bryant

Kris Bryant scores on Addison Russell's sacrifice fly to center in the top of the 4th inning, putting Chicago in a 2-1 lead.

Javier Baez

Javier Baez smashes a 408 ft. home run in the 5th inning to put the Cubs in the lead by 3 runs.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller pitching for the Cleveland Indians.

David Ross

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross slams a homerun in the top of the 6th inning, giving the Cubs a 6-3 lead.

David Ross

David Ross rejoins the dugout after his home run in the top of the 6th inning.

Jon Lester

Jon Lester relieves Kyle Hendricks in the bottom of the 5th inning.

Rajai Davis

Rajai Davis ties the game with a 2-run homerun in the bottom of the 8th inning. Brandon Guyer scores tying the score at 6-6.

Rajai Davis

Rajai Davis ties the game! Davis hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 8th inning, scoring Brandon Guyer for a score of 6-6.

Rajai Davis

Rajai Davis celebrates as he rounds the bases for his game tying home run in the bottom of the 8th inning.

Rajai Davis

Rajai Davis celebrates with his teammates after tying the game at 6-6 in the bottom of the 8th inning.

Javier Baez

Javier Baez strikes out attempting to bunt in the top of the 9th inning

Aroldis Chapman and Miguel Montero

Aroldis Chapman and Miguel Montero meet on the mound.

Francisco Lindor

Francisco Lindor forces out Chris Coghlan at 2nd base in the top of the 9th inning.

Rain Delay

At a 6-6 tie game at the top of the 10th inning, a rain delay is called.

David Ross

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross at the plate.

Ben Zobrist

Ben Zobrist hits a vital double in the top of the 10th inning, allowing Albert Almora Jr. to score putting the Cubs ahead by 1 run.

Albert Almora Jr.

Albert Almora Jr. scores from Zobrist's RBI double in the top of the 10th inning. The Cubs would go on to score 2 runs this inning, solidifying their lead and the Series win.

Ben Zobrist

Ben Zobrist stands on 2nd base ecstatic after his RBI double in the top of the 10th inning.

W!

Curse of the Billy Goat no more! For the first time in 108 years, the Cubs have taken home a World Series title.

W!

The Cubs rejoice in the infield as they shut down the Indians rally in the bottom of the 10th inning. The final score was 8-7 in a nail-biting match, but the Cubs maintained a narrow lead in extra-innings and kept Cleveland at bay for the World Series title.

Curse Reversed!

The Cubs celebrate in the infield after a narrow win in extra innings. Carl Edwards Jr. and Mike Montgomery shut down the Indians rally in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Victorious!

A spirited Jason Heyward and Anthony Rizzo lift David Ross into the air after defeating the Cleveland Indians in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Aroldis Chapman celebrates with teammates after the incredible and historic Chicago win in the bottom of the 10th. Chapman pitched for 2 innings in the second half of the game.