Kluber, Perez, Indians beat Cubs 6-0 in World Series opener
Corey Kluber pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Roberto Perez hit two home runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 Tuesday night in the World Series opener.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
0
Cleveland Indians
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Pérez homered to left center (404 feet), Guyer and Chisenhall scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-3
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Pérez homered to left center (388 feet).
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 3: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Guyer hit by pitch, Napoli scored, Santana to third, Ramírez to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Ramírez reached on infield single to third, Lindor scored, Napoli to third, Santana to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 0-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Montero struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Montero batting
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Play Result 0-6
Montero hit for Almora Jr..
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Lineup Change 0-6
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Lineup Change 0-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Russell struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Russell batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Contreras doubled to deep right.
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Double 0-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Contreras batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Báez struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Báez batting
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Play Result 0-6
Allen relieved Miller.
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Start Inning 0-6
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 0-6
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Lineup Change 0-6
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End Inning 0-6
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Kipnis grounded out to first.
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Highlights
Head to Head
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Rajai DavisCF18
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Carlos SantanaDH41
Jose Ramirez3B11
Brandon GuyerLF24
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Roberto PerezC20
CHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben ZobristLF18
Kyle SchwarberDH12
Javier Baez2B28
Chris CoghlanRF7
Addison RussellSS27
David RossC3
Substitutes
Willson ContrerasC40
Albert AlmoraRF5
Miguel MonteroPH14
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