Cubs beat Indians 3-2 to win Game 5 of the World Series

Chicago Cubs players celebrate their win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
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The Chicago Cubs were victorious over the Cleveland Indians Sunday night during Game 5 of the World Series, winning 3-2. Playing at Wrigley Field, Kris Bryant of the Cubs hit his first home run of the series, and Addison Russell and David Ross both also scored. Over six innings, Jon Lester allowed two runs on four hits, with five strikeouts and no walks, while closer Aroldis Chapman had an extraordinary eight-out save. The Indians lead the series 3-2, and Game 6 will be played Tuesday in Cleveland.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.