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Monday, Oct. 31, 2016
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Issue 22
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Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside of Wrigley Field after game five of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Sunday in Chicago. Anthony Rizzo First baseman
Kris Bryant Third baseman
Javier Baez Second baseman
Jon Lester Starting pitcher
Kyle Hendricks Starting pitcher
Batting average: .246 Two home runs Seven RBIs Two stolen bases
Batting average: .268 Two home runs Seven RBIs On-base percentage: .411
Batting average: .271 One home run Seven RBIs Two stolen bases
Win-loss: 2-1 ERA: 1.69 Five starts 21 strikeouts
Win-loss: 1-1 ERA: 3.78 Three starts 16 strikeouts
Series helps local business Chicago Cubs clutch Eddie Garcia Staff writer
DeKALB | After 108 years without a title, Cubs fans are starved for a championship, and DeKalb’s businesses are benefiting from the successful season. “I don’t go to bars unless it is for the World Series,” said Peggy Franklin, Rochelle Township High School English teacher during the Sunday night Cubs game at O’Leary’s Ale House, 260 E. Lincoln Highway. “I am totally tired [from watching late games]. I’ve already told my high schoolers I’m getting less sleep because of this series, and I am going to be crabby until it is over. I don’t have cable at home, and I don’t watch TV unless it’s the Cubs or Bears.” Bars have different schedules, stores have formatted items differently, and Cubs blue beverage specials are being offered. “People come in and they stay longer,” said Jeff Dobie, owner and operator of Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway. “It helps those nights where normally people aren’t out, [such as] the Sunday [and] Monday night games.” Dobie said the pub plays the Cubs victory song and have adapted its drink menu to specialize in Cubs-colored beverages.
“Every night, we play ‘Go Cubs Go’ and even added blue drinks to our beverage menu,” Dobie said. Dobie said the Cubs World Series run is a good problem to have, as he has to be able to accommodate the normal weekend dinner crowd and the overflow of Cubs fanatics.
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People come in and they stay longer. It helps those nights where normally people aren’t out, [such as] the Sunday [and] Monday night games.” Jeff Dobie Owner and operator of Fatty’s Pub and Grille
Local places have used the Cubs success to upgrade old equipment. “[We] are actually replacing our projector [that] has been broken for a couple years and have added a new TV,” said Jeanann Witmer, general manager of O’Leary’s Ale House. “[On Oct. 22], it felt like you were in downtown Chicago in here. It was just a madhouse. There wasn’t a single inch that was open as everyone was cheering wearing Cubs gear and chanting like they were at the game.” O’Leary’s manager Mackenzie Baker said have seen around a 25 percent increase in business during
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week nights, but many more come in during the weekend. Baker said unlike Wrigleyville bars, O’Leary’s will not be charging cover to view the World Series. Baker said those interested in watching the game should arrive around an hour early to ensure a prime seat. Cubs apparel can be spotted throughout the community, as local stores have promoted Cubs clothing to bring in more customers. Wal-Mart, 2300 Sycamore Road, has reformatted its merchandise to incorporate more Cubs gear and party essentials. “In conjunction with the Halloween weekend, with family gatherings and block parties and that kind of stuff, we’ve worked hard to plan extra merchandising,” said Grant Sjoberg, general manager of Wal-Mart. “We’ve worked with our vendors to get the customer’s favorite products into the store.” Sjoberg also said they have set up extra merchandising features in places that aren’t normally set up, making it easier for people to get their Cubs gear.
Next game The Chicago Cubs’ next game is 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Cubs beat Indians in game five, 3-2 Tom Burton Assistant sports editor
DeKALB | The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in game five of the World Series on Sunday night, forcing a game six with the Indians up 3-1 in the World Series.
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We feel good about [the game]. Hopefully we win [game six] and you never know what could happen in game seven.” Kris Bryant Third baseman
The Cubs got another good performance in six innings from Jon Lester, but were led by their strong closer in Aroldis Chapman, who pitched an uncharacteristic 2.2 innings and got the job done down the stretch. A performance like his was exactly what the Cubs needed from Chapman. Cubs Manager Joe Maddon was forced to bring him in to pitch in the seventh inning and he never looked back.
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The Cubs got a good hitting performance from shortstop Addison Russell, who went 2-4 with an RBI in an inconsistent playoff stretch for him. Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is optimistic about the team’s chances as the series continues. “We feel good about it,” Bryant said. “Hopefully we win [game six] and you never know what could happen in a game seven.” The Cubs will look to their 2015 National League Cy Young winner Jake Arietta in game six to extend the series to a game seven. Arietta earned the Cubs first World Series win in game two of the series. Another positive for the Cubs going into game six is that they will be able to add outfielder Kyle Schwarber back into the lineup. Schwarber missed the last three games because he was not medically cleared to play in the outfield. Game six of the World Series begins 7:08 p.m. Tuesday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Game prediction Read sports editor Scott A. Nicol’s game prediction on who will win before the game Tuesday.
Student-run radio approved
Campus Live Radio was founded in 2011 by four students inside of a dorm room closet in Neptune Residence Hall. Now, it is a Student Association-recognized organization. Read more on page 3.