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 has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.