The 112Th World Series Chicago Cubs Vs. Cleveland Indians Sunday, October 30, 2016 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois Game 5 In-Game Notes
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THE 112TH WORLD SERIES CHICAGO CUBS VS. CLEVELAND INDIANS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 WRIGLEY FIELD, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS GAME 5 IN-GAME NOTES CHICAGO CUBS 3, CLEVELAND INDIANS 1 (Through 5 Innings) First Pitch was at 7:17 p.m. SHORT LEASH Gametime Temperature was 50 degrees. • Trevor Bauer was lifted after 4.0 innings pitched tonight. In each of his four starts this Postseason, he has not lasted through 5.0 innings (also 4.2 in ALDS Game 1; 0.2 IP in ALCS PROCEDURES TO ACCESS INDIANS PLAYERS POSTGAME Game 3; 3.2 IP in World Series Game 2). • Bauer became the first pitcher in history to make four starts Major League Baseball has established a procedure for all media in a single Postseason in which he did not toss 5.0 innings. to follow in order to access members of the Cleveland Indians for Nine pitchers had done so in three starts in one Postseason, interviews following tonight’s Game 5 of the World Series. These including Erich Show (1984 Padres); Joe Magrane (1987 procedures, which result from the space limitations of the visiting Cardinals); Scott Garrelts (1989 Giants); Kenny Rogers (1996 clubhouse at Wrigley Field, were developed in consultation with the Yankees); Kent Mercker (1999 Red Sox); Tommy Hunter (2010 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). Rangers); Shaun Marcum (2011 Brewers); Jaime Garcia (2011 Cardinals); and Kenta Maeda (2016 Dodgers). Fifteen minutes after the game’s final out, media should head down • Bauer had seven strikeouts in his 4.0 innings pitched tonight, to the entry point adjacent to Aisle 16 (near the Cubs’ on-deck the most for a starter in World Series history while pitching circle), where they will be allowed onto the field by security no more than 4.0 innings. The previous record of six was set officials and may gather in front of the Indians’ dugout on the first by Pittsbugh's Bob Friend in Game 2 of the 1960 World Series base side. Indians players will appear on the field in groups in against the Yankees. three different 10-minute periods. Media members are encouraged to approach this area only after FACES IN THE CROWD the game has ended. These procedures will be followed whether the Indians win or lose Game 5. Those in attendance tonight include: Lady Gaga (musician); Bill Murray (actor and Chicago native); Amy Schumer (comedian); Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam); Michael Pena (actor); JK Simmons LESTER TIES LACKEY (actor); John Travolta (actor); Tyler Hoechlin (actor); Trai Beyers (from FOX’s Empire); Grace Gealey (from FOX’s Empire); Tonight marked Jon Lester's fifth career World Series start, Yazz (from FOX’s Empire); LoCash (Country Duo); Billy Corgan tying him with teammate John Lackey for the most among active (Smashing Pumpkins and Chicago native); Vince Vaughn (actor and pitchers. Lackey started his fifth Fall Classic contest in Game 4 Chicago native); Samm Levine (actor); Horatio Sanz (actor); Big last night to move atop the list. Madison Bumgarner is the only Sean (musician); Jim Belushi (actor); Tom Morello (Rage Against other active pitcher with four. the Machine); Jeff Garlin (actor); Tom Higgenson (Plain White T’s); Dave Tirio (Plain White T’s); Tom Dreesen (actor); Joel Murray (actor and Chicago native); Eamonn Walker (actor Chicago TV INDIANS STRIKE FIRST shows); Joe Minoso (actor Chicago TV shows); Bonnie Hunt (actress and Chicago native); Jason Beghe (actor Chicago TV • Cleveland struck first in Game 5 with a solo home run by shows); Ike Barinholtz (actor and Chicago native); Brett Eldredge Jose Ramirez in the second inning. Cleveland is 8-0 this (country music star and Chicagoland native); David Eigenberg Postseason when scoring first after going 63-20 during the (actor Chicago TV shows); Brad Morris (actor and Chicago native); regular season when plating the first run. John Cusack (actor and Chicago native); Robert Zemeckis (film • Overall, teams that score first this Postseason are 23-9 director/producer – Back to the Future, Contact, Forrest Gump); (.719), including 14-1 during the LCS and World Series. Jack White (The White Stripes); Bob Costas (broadcaster); Jim Harbaugh (Michigan Head Football Coach, former Bears QB); Danica Patrick (Nascar driver); Kurt Busch (Nascar driver); POWER SWITCH David Ortiz (Boston Red Sox); Digger Phelps (broadcaster); Ron Rivera (Carolina Panthers Head Coach); Pat Fitzgerald With his solo home run in the top of the second inning, Ramirez (Northwestern Head Coach); Shawn Marion (former NBA player became the fourth Indians switch-hitter to homer this Postseason and Chicago native); CM Punk (WWE superstar, UFC fighter and (Lindor, Crisp, Santana). The Indians are the first team in history to Chicago native); Conor Dwyer (US Olympic gold medalist and have four different switch-hitters homer in the Postseason. Chicago native); Michael Wilbon (ESPN TV host and Chicago native); Scott Simon (Radio Host and Chicago native); and Bret Saberhagen (two-time Cy Young Award winner). KRIS BRYANT • Kris Bryant tied the game at 1-1 with a solo home run to lead In addition, the following former and current Cubs, Bulls, Bears off the bottom of the fourth inning. He became the first Cubs and Blackhawks: Chris Chelios (Former Blackhawk); Brad Miller third baseman in history to hit a home run in the Fall Classic. (former Chicago Bulls center); Ryan Dempster; Hall of Famer Andre • At 24 years old, he became the second-youngest Cubs player Dawson; Shawn Boskie; Ivan De Jesus; Bob Dernier; Brian Dorsett; to homer in the Fall Classic. Only Frank Demaree was younger, Pete LaCock; Dave Otto; Erik Pappas; Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg; when he homered in Game 4 of the 1932 World Series against Steve Trout; Hall of Famer Billy Williams; Kerry Wood; Paul Bako; the Yankees at 22 years of age. Todd Wellemeyer; Glendon Rusch; Mark Prior; and Matt Clement. ONE OF A KIND David Ross extended Chicago's lead to 3-1 with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the fourth inning. According to Elias, he is the only player in history to collect an RBI for the Red Sox and the Cubs in the World Series. Only Ross and teammates Jon Lester and Jon Lackey have appeared in a World Series game for both teams. Game 5 In-Game Notes - Sunday, October 30, 2016 .