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THE 112TH CUBS VS. INDIANS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 GAME 5 - 7:15 P.M. (CT) FIRST PITCH , CHICAGO, RESULTS GAME (DATE RESULT WINNING LOSING PITCHER ATTENDANCE Gm. 1 - Tues., Oct. 25th CLE 6, CHI 0 Kluber Lester ­— 38,091 Gm. 2 - Wed., Oct. 26th CHI 5, CLE 1 Arrieta Bauer — 38,172 Gm. 3 - Fri., Oct. 28th CLE 1, CHI 0 Miller Edwards Allen 41,703 Gm. 4 - Sat., Oct. 29th CLE 7, CHI 2 Kluber Lackey — 41,706

2016 WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE GAME DAY/DATE SITE FIRST PITCH TV/RADIO 5 Sunday, October 30th Wrigley Field 8:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. CT FOX/ESPN Radio Monday, October 31st OFF DAY 6* Tuesday, November 1st 8:08 p.m. ET/7:08 p.m. CT FOX/ESPN Radio 7* Wednesday, November 2nd Progressive Field 8:08 p.m. ET/7:08 p.m. CT FOX/ESPN Radio *If Necessary

2016 WORLD SERIES PROBABLE (Regular Season/Postseason) Game 5 at Chicago: (19-5, 2.44/2-1, 1.69) vs. (12-8, 4.26/0-1, 5.00) Game 6 at Cleveland (if necessary): (13-9, 4.40/2-0/1.76) vs. (18-8, 3.10/1-1, 3.78)

SERIES AT 3-1 CUBS AND INDIANS IN GAME 5 This marks the 47th time that the World Series stands at 3-1. Of • The Cubs are 6-7 all-time in Game 5 of a Postseason series, the previous 46 times, the team leading 3-1 has won the series 40 including 5-6 in a best-of-seven, while the Indians are 5-7 times (87.0%), and they have won Game 5 on 26 occasions (56.5%). all-time in Game 5 of a Postseason series, including 4-5 in a • The six teams that came back from a 3-1 deficit to win the best-of-seven. World Series include the 1985 Royals, 1979 Pirates, 1968 • Chicago is 4-4 overall in Game 5 of the Fall Classic, while Tigers, 1958 Yankees, 1925 Pirates and the 1903 Pilgrims Cleveland is 2-2 overall in Game 5 of the World Series. (best-of-9). • The Indians are 1-6 in their last seven Game 5s overall, dating • Of those six, the 1979 Pirates, 1968 Tigers and 1958 Yankees back to Game 5 of the 1997 ALCS. The lone win was the Game all had to win Game 5 at home followed by Games 6 and 7 on 5 victory over Toronto in this year's ALCS. the road. 1-2 PUNCH INDIANS UP 3-1 Josh Tomlin and have combined to allow just six This marks the fifth time in Indians history that they have led a earned runs in 45.2 pitched this Postseason (1.18 ERA). best-of-seven Postseason series, 3-1, and they have gone on They have allowed two-or-fewer runs in each of their eight to win the series in three of the previous four instances. The Postseason starts. previous four instances include the vs. (lost Game 5, won series in six; the 1997 ALCS vs. (lost Game 5, won series in six); the 2007 ALCS vs. Boston (lost Game STINGY STAFF 5, lost series in seven); and the 2016 ALCS vs. Toronto (won Game 5 to win series). • The Indians staff is 10-2 in the Postseason with a 1.68 ERA (20 earned runs in 107.0 ) with 31 walks and 120 . CUBS DOWN 3-1 • Cleveland's 1.68 ERA this Postseason ranks fourth all-time in a Postseason among teams with at least seven games This is the sixth time in Cubs history that they have trailed a played, trailing the 1920 Indians (0.89 in 61.0 IP over seven best-of-seven series, 3-1. In the previous five instances, Chicago games); the 1983 Orioles (1.10 in 82.0 IP over nine games); lost each series, and won Game 5 in just two of them. The previous and the 1919 Reds (1.63 in 72.0 IP over eight games). five instances include the vs. (lost • Indians relievers have combined to go 4-0 with a 1.69 ERA Game 5 to lose series); the vs. Boston (won (nine earned runs in 48.0 innings pitched), 15 walks and 62 Game , lost series in six); the vs. Philadelphia strikeouts. In addition, they've converted each of their seven (lost Game 5 to lose series); the vs. (won save opportunities. Game 5, lost series in six); and the 1989 NLCS vs. • Among with at least 35.0 innings pitched, the (lost Game 5 to lose series). Indians ranks fifth in Postseason history with a 1.69 ERA, behind only the 1973 Athletics (1.05 in 42.2 innings), the 2013 Red Sox (1.28 in 49.1 innings), the 1992 Blue Jays (1.50 GAME 4 RESULTS in 36.0 innings) and the 1990 Reds (1.62 in 39.0 innings), all of which won the World Series. • The Indians improved to 10-7 all-time in Game 4 of a • The club's 62 strikeouts in relief this Postseason rank fourth Postseason series, including 7-4 in a best-of-seven. all-time by any team in a single Postseason, trailing only the Cleveland is now 4-2 overall in Game 4 of the World Series. 2015 (89), the 2014 Royals (70) and the • The Cubs dropped to 8-11 all-time in Game 4 of a Postseason 2002 Anaheim Angels (66). series, including 6-9 in a best-of-seven. Chicago is now 4-7 • and this Postseason have combined overall in Game 4 of the Fall Classic. to allow just one over 27.0 innings (0.33 ERA), striking • Prior to last night, the Cubs had won four of their last five Game a combined 47 batters. According to ESPN Stats & Info, the 4 contests overall, dating back to Game 4 of the 2003 NLCS. The Indians have not lost a game this season in which both have only loss in that span came in Game 4 of the 2015 NLCS against pitched (22-0, including Postseason). the Mets.

Game 5 Pregame Notes - Sunday, October 30, 2016 ANDREW MILLER KLUBER'S POSTSEASON RUN CONTINUES • Andrew Miller tossed 2.0 innings in Game 4 last night, • Corey Kluber tossed 6.0 innings last night, permitting one permitting one run on one with two strikeouts. on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts. • The run surrendered by MIller was his first of the Postseason, • Kluber has allowed just three earned runs in 30.1 innings snapping a 16.0- scoreless streak. pitched this Postseason, good for a 0.89 ERA, • With 29 strikeouts this Postseason, Andrew Miller now • Among pitchers with at least 30.0 innings pitched, Kluber's has the most strikeouts in a single Postseason by a 0.89 ERA this Postseason ranks second all-time for a single reliever, surpassing the previous mark of 28 set by Anaheim's Postseason. Burt Hooton allowed three earned runs in 33.0 Francisco Rodriguez (2002). innings pitched for the 1981 Dodgers. Kluber's • Miller has seven games this Postseason with at least three ERA this Postseason also ranks second behind Hooton among strikeouts. He is the first reliever ever to do that in a single pitchers to make at least five starts in a single Postseason. Postseason, and just the second pitcher overall, joining San • Among pitchers with at least 25.0 innings pitched, Kluber's Francisco's Madison Bumgarner, who also did so in seven 0.89 ERA this Postseason ranks eighth all-time for a single contests during the 2014 Postseason. Postseason, trailing (0.00 in 27.0 IP for 1921 NYY); (0.00 in 27.0 IP for 1905 NYG); Lew Burdette (0.67 in 27.0 IP for 1957 MIL); (0.67 CLEVELAND STREAK in 27.0 IP for 1920 CLE); (0.71 in 25.1 IP for 1972 OAK); (0.72 in 25.0 IP for 1930 PHI); With eight strikeouts in Game 4, the Indians have now fanned at and Hooton (0.82 in 33.0 IP for 1981 LAD). least eight batters in 13 consecutive Postseason games (dating • Kluber now has 35 strikeouts this Postseason, tied with Orel back to the 2013 AL Game). The streak is the longest of Hershiser (1995) for the most by an Indians pitcher in a single its kind in Postseason history. Postseason. • Kluber's 35 strikeouts this Postseason are tied with (2007 Red Sox), (1968 Cardinals), Hershiser (1995 Indians) and (1973 Mets) for • Francisco Lindor became just the seventh player age-22 or ninth-most in a single Postseason, trailing (56 for younger to record three multi-hit games in the World Series, 2001 D-backs), Beckett (47 for 2003 Marlins), joining Edgar Renteria (1997), (1957), Mickey (47 for 2001 D-backs), Cliff Lee (47 for 2010 Rangers), Kevin Mantle (1952), Dib Williams (1931), (1929) and Brown (46 for 1998 Padres), Madison Bumgarner (45 for 2014 Jimmy Sebring (1903). Giants), Tim Lincecum (43 for 2010 Giants) and • Lindor's two hits last night give him 17 hits this (41 for 1997 Orioles). Postseason, which are the most by an Indians batter since • Corey's 15 strikeouts during this World Series are the most in 1997, when five batters had at least 17, led by Sandy Alomar's Indians history, surpassing Hershiser's 13 in 1995. club record 20 hits. • Lindor's two hits in Game 4 were his sixth and seventh of the World Series. At 22, he is the youngest Indians batter to ever record that many hits in a World Series. The previous youngest Indian with at least six hits in the World Series was Cubs Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-3 in Game 4 with a , who had seven hits at age 24 in the 1948 World single, , walk, RBI and stolen bases. He became just the third Series. player in World Series history to start a game at first base and • Lindor is the youngest player to record seven-or-more hits in record at least a single, double, RBI and , joining Hall of the World Series since Florida's Edgar Renteria (21) had nine Famer of the Tigers (1934 Game 4) and Kansas hits in the . City's (2015 Game 5).

3-RUN BLASTS • connected on a three-run in the top of • Dexter Fowler homered in the bottom of the eighth inning of the seventh inning to extend the Indians lead to 7-1 in Game 4. Game 4, marking the first home run in the World Series at It marked just the third three-run homer against the Cubs at home by a Cubs player since in Game 5 of the 1935 Wrigley Field during the World Series. The previous two were World Series. hit by Philadelphia's Jimmie Foxx (1929 Game 2) and Babe • Fowler led off last night's game with a double. According to Ruth of the Yankees (1932 Game 3). ESPN Stats & Info, he is the first player in history with three • Jason Kipnis became just the fourth since leadoff doubles in one Postseason. He has now had one in 1967 to hit a three-run homer in the World Series, joining each of Chicago's three series. Davey Lopes (1978 Game 1), Chuck Knoblauch (1998 Game 1) • Fowler became just the second Cubs player in history to and Chase Utley (2009 Game 5). record a double and a home run in a Fall Classic contest, • Kipnis was also the first Indians second baseman to hit a home joining in Game 3 of the against run in the World Series since did so in Game 6 in the Yankees. 1948. • Kipnis became the first second baseman ever to homer in all three rounds of the Postseason (ALDS Game 1, ALCS Game 3, World Series Game 4). • Jorge Soler went 2-for-3 in Game 3, becoming the first Cuban-born player with multiple hits in a World Series game DEEP DISH OF CHICAGO since Oakland's had two hits in Game 4 of the against San Francisco. • Tonight's Game 5 will mark the 45th World Series game played th • Soler tripled in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game in Chicago, and the 30 to be hosted by the Cubs. 3, marking the second consecutive World Series game in • The Cubs are 18-33-1 (.346) all-time at home during which the Cubs recorded a (Zobrist in Game 2). It Postseason play, including 14-27 at Wrigley Field (.341). The was the fourth time in club history that the Cubs tripled in Cubs are 4-3 at home this Postseason (2-0 in the NLDS vs. San back-to-back World Series games. They also did so in Games Francisco; 2-1 vs. Los Angeles in the NLCS; 0-2 vs. Cleveland in the World Series). 2 and 3 in 1908; in Games 3 and 4 in 1929; in Games 1 and 2 of • The Indians are 22-26 (.458) all-time on the road during the 1932; and in a club-record three straight in Game 6 of 1935 Postseason, and are 5-1 away from Progressive Field this along with Games 1 and 2 in 1938. Postseason. • Including this World Series, Cleveland is 5-4 all-time at Wrigley Field. Their last games here prior to this series came in 2015, BAEZ CLIMBING THE LADDER splitting two games against the Cubs. Javier Baez has 15 hits during this Postseason, whicn ranks third for a single Postseason in Cubs history, trailing only Moises Alou (19 in 2003) and (16 in 2003). • Coco Crisp (36) became the third-oldest Indians batter to have an RBI in the World Series in Game 3, surpassed only by (39, three RBI in 1995) and Hank Majeski (37, three RBI in 1954). • Crisp became just the fifth Indians batter to record a pinch-hit RBI in the World Series, joining Brian Giles (1997 Game 1), Rudy Regalado (1954 Game 4), Hank Majeski (1954 Game 4), and George Burns (1920 Game 4).

Game 5 Pregame Notes - Sunday, October 30, 2016 GAME 5 STARTERS THE LESTER: Jon is 8-7 with a 2.60 ERA (36 earned runs/124.2 innings • The American League holds the overall lead in the World pitched), 30 walks and 108 strikeouts in 20 career Postseason Series, 64-47, but the has won four out of games, including 18 starts. the last six and six of the last 10 with wins by the Cardinals in • In four career World Series starts, Jon is 3-1 with a 1.35 2006, the Phillies in 2008, the Giants in 2010, the Cardinals in ERA (four earned runs/26.2 innings pitched), seven walks 2011, the Giants in 2012 and 2014. and 25 strikeouts. Among pitchers with at least four career • Since the Yankees won three straight World Championships starts, Lester's 1.35 ERA in the World Series ranks sixth from 1998-2000, the NL owns an 8-7 advantage in the Fall all-time, trailing Madison Bumgarner (0.25); Classic. (0.95); (1.01); Christy Mathewson (1.06); and • However, over a longer span in the World Series, the AL has (1.32). taken 11 of 20 since 1996; 14 of 24 starting in 1991; and 19 of • Lester took the loss in Game 1 of this series, allowing three 33 times beginning in 1983. earned runs on six hits over 5.2 innings pitched with three walks and seven strikeouts. • With his start in Game 1 of this series, Lester became the first pitcher in history to start Game 1 of the LDS, LCS and World Series in the same year on multiple occasions. He also started • The are making their sixth trip to the Fall Game 1 of each series during Boston's 2013 title run. Classic, and their first since 1997. Cleveland also appeared in • In four Postseason starts this year, Lester is 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA (five earned runs/26.2 innings pitched), five walks and 21 the World Series in 1920, 1948, 1954 and 1995. strikeouts. • The Indians are 2-3 in their previous five appearances in the • He also started Game 1 of the NLDS vs. San Francisco (1-0 World Series, winning in 1920 and 1948, and losing in 1954, win); Game 1 of the NLCS vs. Los Angeles (8-4 win); and Game 1995 and 1997. In Series games, the Indians are 17-17 (.500) 5 of the NLCS at Los Angeles (8-4 win). overall in 34 games. • Lester is 3-2 with a 1.84 ERA (10 earned runs/49.0 • Cleveland's sixth Fall Classic appearance ties the Oakland innings pitched), 10 walks and 39 strikeouts in eight career Athletics and for fifth-most in Postseason home appearances (seven starts). American League history, trailing the Yankees (40), • Since joining the Cubs, Lester is 18-11 with a 2.64 ERA the (12), the (11) and the (71 earned runs/242.1 innings pitched), 58 walks and 234 Philadelphia Athletics (8). strikeouts in 37 starts at Wrigley Field combined between the regular season and Postseason. In two career Postseason starts at Wrigley (Game 1 of 2016 NLDS; Game CHICAGO IS HERE 1 of 2016 NLCS), Lester is 1-0 with a 0.64 ERA (one earned run/14.0 innings pitched), one walk and eight strikeouts. • The Cubs are making their first appearance in the World • Lester is 7-2 with a 3.19 ERA against the Indians during Series since 1945. According to Elias Sports Bureau, no team his career, spanning 18 games (16 starts), including three in the four major North American sports had ever gone longer Postseason appearances (one start). without an appearance in a championship game/series. • Among active Indians players (regular season and • The are making their 11th trip to the World Postseason combined), has had the most Series, and their first since 1945. Cleveland also appeared in at-bats against Lester with 49, going 14-for-49 (.286) with the World Series in 1920, 1948, 1954 and 1995. three doubles, three triples, a homer and six RBI. Mike • The Cubs are 2-8 in their previous 10 appearances in the Napoli is 6-for-17 (.353) with a double, two home runs and World Series, winning in 1907 and 1908, and losing in 1906, five RBI; Carlos Santana is 4-for-16 (.250) with three RBI; 1910, 1918, 1929, 1932, 1935, 1938 and 1945. In Series Coco Crisp is 2-for-13 (.154) with a home run and two RBI; games, the Cubs are 20-36-1 (.351) overall in 57 games. is 4-for-12 (.333); Jason Kipnis is 3-for-11 • Chicago's 11th Fall Classic appearance ranks third in (.273); is 2-for-9 (.222); Francisco Lindor is National League history, trailing the New York/San Francisco 3-for-6 (.500); is 0-for-3 (.000); Jose Ramirez Giants (20) and the St. Louis Cardinals (19). is 3-for-3 (1.000) with a double and RBI; Chris Gimenez is 0-for-2; Roberto Perez is 1-for-2 (.500) with a home run and RBI; and Michael Martinez is 0-for-1. SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE BAUER: Trevor is 0-1 with a 5.00 ERA (five earned runs/9.0 The Cubs have not won the World Series since 1908, a span of 107 innings pitched in three career Postseason starts, all occurring seasons, and the Indians have not won since 1948, a span of 67 in 2016. seasons. The 174 combined years between wins for the two Clubs • Bauer started Game 2 of this series and suffered the loss is the largest in World Series history, according to Elias Sports after permitting two earned runs on six hits over 3.2 innings Bureau. pitched with two walks and two strikeouts. • Bauer also started Game 1 of the ALDS vs. Boston (5-4 win) and Game 3 of the ALCS at Toronto (4-2 win). • Prior to his Game 2 start, Trevor had made one career start Longest Combined World Series Droughts among against the Cubs. On June 16th of last season at Wrigley Field, World Series Participants Bauer collected the win, tossing 7.0 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. Combined Years Teams/Season • For his career, Bauer is 13-16 with a 4.15 ERA (112 earned 174 Cubs (107) & Indians (67), 2016 runs/242.2 innings pitched) in 47 games (43 starts) on the 130 Astros (43) & White Sox (87), 2005 road combined between the regular season and Postseason. 106 St. Louis (21) & Boston (85), 2004 This season, he is 6-4 with a 3.64 ERA (34 ER/84.0 IP) in 17 104 Texas (49) & San Francisco (55), 2010 road appearances (13 starts), including the Postseason. • Among active Cubs players (regular season and Postseason combined), Dexter Fowler has the most career at-bats against CENTRAL DOMINANCE Bauer, going 1-for-7 (.143). is 0-for-6 (.000); is 1-for-6 (.167) with a double; • This is just the third World Series to feature a team from is 2-for-5 (.400); is 3-for-5 (.600); Chris the NL Central squaring off against a team from the AL Coghlan is 0-for-3 (.000); Anthony Rizzo is 1-for-3 (.333) with Central. The others include 2005 (White Sox-Astros) and a double and RBI; is 1-for-3 (.333); Javier Baez is 2006 (Cardinals-Tigers). 1-for-2 (.500); is 1-for-2 (.500); Jorge Soler • This marks the third consecutive season for an AL Central is 0-for-2 (.000); and is 0-for-1 (.000). team to appear in the Fall Classic. • Overall, it is the fifth time since the six-division format was introduced in 1995 that one division has been represented YOUTH MOVEMENT in at least three consecutive World Series, and the first time it has been accomplished by the AL Central. • The Cubs starting lineup in Game 2 featured six players • The other instances include the NL East from 1995-97 under the age of 25: Kris Bryant (24), Kyle Schwarber (23), (Braves, Braves, Marlins); the AL East from 1998-2001 Javier Baez (23), Willson Contreras (24), Jorge Soler (24) and (Yankees each season); the NL Central from 2004-06 Addison Russell (22). The six such players set a new World (Cardinals, Astros, Cardinals); and the AL East from 2007-09 Series record for one team, surpassing the previous record (Red Sox, Rays, Yankees). of five, which was done eight times, last by in Game • An AL Central team has appeared in the Fall Classic in four of 4 of 1970. the last five seasons, dating back to 2012. • Game 2's starting lineups also featured a combined eight players under the age of 25. In addition to Chicago's six, Cleveland had 22-year-old Francisco Lindor and 24-year-old Jose Ramirez. The eight such players tied the World Series record, which had been done four times previously, in Games 1, 4 and 5 of 1912, as well as Game 3 of 1913.

Game 5 Pregame Notes - Sunday, October 30, 2016 INDIANS AND CUBS THE MANAGERS • This marks the first time that the Indians and Cubs are , in his fourth season with the Indians, is making his meeting in the Fall Classic. third appearance in the Fall Classic. • Francona guided the Boston Red Sox to two World Series • In 18 regular season contests, the teams are tied, 9-9. wins, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals (4-0) in 2004 and the • The teams last met in 2015 for two games at each club's home (4-0) in 2007. ballpark, splitting the games, 1-1, at each site. • Francona, who is now 11-1 all-time in the World Se- • The Indians hold a 6-5 edge over the Cubs all-time at ries (.917), suffered his first career defeat in the World Progressive Field, while the Cubs have a 4-3 advantage over Series in Game 2. Tito was the only in Major League Cleveland all-time in games played at Wrigley Field. history to win each of his first nine World Series games. • His nine straight World Series wins was the third-longest winning streak by a manager, trailing only (14) and HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE Joe McCarthy (10). • Francona is the 11th manager to win his first two World Series appearances, and he will attempt to become just the The team with the home field advantage (hosting four of third to win each of his first three trips to the Fall Classic, possible seven games) has been victorious in 24 of the last 30 joining (first five, 1949-53) and Torre (first (80.0%) World Series beginning in 1985. The exceptions were four, 1996, 1998-2000). 1992 (Toronto over ), 1999 (New York over Atlanta), 2003 • Overall, Francona is bidding to become the 11th manager in (Florida over New York), 2006 (St. Louis over Detroit), 2008 history to win at least three World Series. The others include (Philadelphia over Tampa Bay) and 2015 (San Francisco over McCarthy (7), Stengel (7), (5), Kansas City). (4), Torre (4), (3), (3), (3), (3) and John McGraw (3). • Francona is now 38-20 (.655) all-time in Postseason play, the highest win percentage by any manager with at least 50 BEEN HERE BEFORE Postseason games managed. Tito's 38 Postseason wins are the sixth-most in Major League history, trailing Joe Torre Of the 50 players on the Indians and Cubs rosters, six have (84-58, .592); Tony La Russa (70-58, .547); previous World Series experience: (67-69, .493); Bruce Bochy (44-33, .571) and • Cleveland (2): Coco Crisp (2007 Red Sox); (2011 (44-40, .524). Rangers and 2013 Red Sox). • Francona has compiled a career managerial record of • Chicago (4): (2002 Angels, 2013 Red Sox); Jon 1,381-1,209 (.533), including a 352-294 (.545) record with the Lester (2007 Red Sox, 2013 Red Sox); (2013 Red Indians. Prior to managing Cleveland, Tito was the skipper of Sox); and Ben Zobrist (2008 Rays, 2015 Royals). the from 1997-2000 and the Boston Red Sox from 2004-11. FALL CLASSIC IN BOTH LEAGUES , in just his second season with the Cubs, is making his second World Series appearance. The quartet of Cubs players with World Series experience • Maddon led the to an AL Pennant in 2008 (Lackey, Lester, Ross and Zobrist) are the only players in the 2016 before losing to the Philadelphia Phillies (4-1) in the Fall Fall Classic to appear on a World Series roster in both leagues, Classic. bringing the all-time total to 171 players. • Maddon, who took over at the helm in 2015, has compiled a 981-852 (.535) career record, including a 200-123 (.619) mark with the Cubs. Prior to managing Chicago, Maddon WORLD SERIES REGULARS skippered the Angels in 1996 and 1999 (both times as interim Entering this year's Fall Classic, 36 players all-time had manager), as well as the Tampa Bay Rays from 2006-14. appeared in the World Series for at least three different teams. The 2016 World Series adds three more names to that list as Mike Napoli (2011 Rangers, 2013 Red Sox), John Lackey (2002 MANAGERS TO TAKE AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT CLUBS TO Angels, 2013 Red Sox) and Ben Zobrist (2008 Rays, 2015 Royals) WORLD SERIES add their names to the list. • Francona and Maddon are the 15th and 16th managers to take at least two different clubs to the World Series (list below). • Francona will attempt to become the fifth manager to win the BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE World Series with multiple teams. Several players on each team’s roster have been drafted and/or • This marks the sixth time in World Series history that both developed by the club that they play for: World Series managers led multiple clubs to the Fall Classic, joining 1939 (Joe McCarthy, Bill McKechnie); 1973 (Dick CLEVELAND Williams, ); 1984 (Sparky Anderson, Williams); 2006 Cody Allen - Drafted by CLE in the 23rd round in 2011 (Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland); and 2012 (Bruce Bochy, Leyland). Lonnie Chisenhall - Drafted by CLE in the 1st round (29) in 2008 Jason Kipnis - Drafted by CLE in the 2nd round in 2009 Francisco Lindor - Drafted by CLE in the 1st round (8) in 2011 Manager Years Won Years Lost Ryan Merritt - Drafted by CLE in the 16th round in 2011 CIN - 1975-76; Tyler Naquin - Drafted by CLE in the 1st round (15) in 2012 Sparky Anderson CIN - 1970, 72 Roberto Perez - Drafted by CLE in the 33rd round in 2008 DET - 1984 Jose Ramirez - Signed by CLE as a free agent in 2009 NYY - 1964; Danny Salazar - Signed by CLE as a free agent in 2006 Yogi Berra None Josh Tomlin - Drafted by CLE in the 19th round in 2006 NYM - 1973 SF - 2010, 2012, CHICAGO Bruce Bochy SD - 1998 Jr. - Drafted by CHI in the 1st round (6) in 2012 2014 Javier Baez - Drafted by CHI in the 1st round (9) in 2011 WSH - 1933; Kris Bryant - Drafted by CHI in the 1st round (2) in 2013 None Willson Contreras - Signed by CHI as a free agent in 2009 BOS - 1946 Kyle Schwarber - Drafted by CHI in the 1st round (4) in 2014 Jorge Soler - Signed by CHI as a free agent in 2012 OAK - 1974 SF - 1962 WSH - 1924; WSH - 1925 ALL AROUND THE WORLD NYY - 1947 OAK - 1989; OAK - 1988, 1990; The teams combine for 14 foreign-born players. The 14 Tony La Russa players hail from the Dominican Republic (five – Michael STL - 2006, 2011 STL - 2004 Martinez, Jose Ramirez, Danny Salazar, Carlos Santana, ); Jim Leyland FLA - 1997 DET - 2006, 2012 (three – Javier Baez, Francisco Lindor, Roberto Perez); (three - Willson Contreras, Miguel Montero, Hector CLE - 1954; Al Lopez None Rondon); Cuba (two – , Jorge Soler); and Brazil (one CWS - 1959 – Yan Gomes). • Yan Gomes is the second player ever from Brazil to appear on NYY - 1932, 1936-39, CHI - 1929; a World Series roster, joining Paulo Orlando, who was on the Joe McCarthy 2015 Kansas City Royals. 1941, 1943 NYY - 1942 PIT - 1925; STL - 1928; Bill McKechnie RED SOX REVISITED CIN - 1940 CIN - 1939 CIN - 1919 PHI - 1915 This Fall Classic features several figures with ties to the Boston Red Sox, including Cubs President, Baseball Operations Theo STL - 1943; STL - 1942, 1944 Epstein; Indians manager Terry Francona; Cubs pitchers Jon BOS - 1948 Lester and John Lackey; Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo; Cubs David Ross; Indians first baseman Mike Napoli; Indians BOS - 1967; OAK - 1972-73 Coco Crisp; and Indians reliever Andrew Miller. 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Game 5 Pregame Notes - Sunday, October 30, 2016 WORLD SERIES UMPIRES SATELLITE INFORMATION serves as the Crew Chief for the umpires in Below are today’s satellite coordinates for the interview room the 2016 World Series, and this is his fifth World Series (1995, media availabilities: 2006, 2010, 2013). Hirschbeck is joined by (with number of World Series appearances, including 2016) (first), Sam Pregame: Holbrook (second), (first), (first), 1630-1830 x15 ET (first) and (sixth). Holbrook, who served Galaxy 13 C-Band TX 1 SLOT A as the Replay Official for Games 1 and 2, joins the field crew for DL 3706.5 V Game 3 and Vanover will be the Replay Official for the remainder of Technical Hotline: 203-965-6371 the series. will serve as the Replay Assistant to the Replay Official for the duration of the Fall Classic. Postgame: 2245-0045 x30 ET Galaxy 13 C-Band TX 1 SLOT A OFFICIAL SCORERS DL 3706.5 V Technical Hotline: 203-965-6371 The official scorers for tonight's Game 5 of the Fall Classic at Wrigley Field will be Bob Rosenberg and Don Friske (regular Parameters for all feeds: season MLB official scorers in Chicago). Paul Sullivan, Chicago's Bandwidth: 9 MHz chapter chairman of the BBWAA, will also serve as an honorary FEC: 3/4 official scorer. Compression: MPEG-4 4.2.0 Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Format: HD 720p OCTOBER 30TH IN BASEBALL HISTORY Symbol Rate: 6.923 Data Rate: 15.0750 Today in Baseball History, several notable feats: Modulation: DVB-S2 8PSK • In 2001, pitched eight strong innings and Pilots: On homered as the won their Audio Mapping: Ch.1 PGM – Stereo Left first of three straight games at against the Ch. 2 PGM – Stereo Right . • In 2013, the Boston Red Sox captured their eighth World Series title, and the team's third since 2004, with a 6-1 win CREDENTIAL DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6. In Chicago (Gate K across from firehouse on Waveland Avenue): Sunday, October 30th (Game 5) 1:00 p.m. through 1st inning CEREMONIAL & OFF-FIELD ACTIVITIES FOR GAME 5 In Cleveland (Main Box Office, Windows 12-14): TO THROW : Hall of Monday, October 31st (Workout Day) TBD Famer and Cubs Legend Ryne Sandberg will throw the ceremonial Tuesday, November 1st (Game 6) 2:00 p.m. through 1st inning first pitch of Game Five. Sandberg is a 10-time MLB All-Star and Wednesday, November 2nd (Game 7) 2:00 p.m. through 1st inning won the 1984 National League MVP Award. DOUBLE-DUTY PERFORMANCE BY MESSMER: Former Cubs PA OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAM announcer will make an encore performance at this World Series as he doubles up during pre-game ceremonies This year’s World Series matchup between the Chicago Cubs and for Game Five. The regular Wrigley Field performer will sing both Cleveland Indians features two teams with title-starved fan bases. “” and the U.S. National Anthem. The Color Guard The Official World Series Program is one of for tonight’s anthem will be the United States Coast Guard Marine the event’s hottest souvenirs, as it hasn't been available in either Safety Unity of Chicago. market since 1997. 7th INNING STRETCH: , Cubs fan and lead singer for This fall's edition features three distinct covers. The national the legendary rock band Pearl Jam, will sing “Take Me Out To The version showcases reigning NL Rookie of the Year Kris Bryant and Ball Game” from the Wrigley Field press box. Indians All-Star Jason Kipnis. Postseason pitcher extraordinaire Andrew Miller graces the Cleveland cover, while Wrigley Field’s GAME BALL DELIVERY: Freddie Morales, 16, from the Miguel A. iconic marquee and ivy shine on the Chicago version. Barreto Branch of Union League Boys & Girls Club in Chicago, will deliver the official game ball to the mound with Hall of Famer The World Series Program is unmatched when it comes to quality and Cubs Legend . Morales is a junior at Roberto event publications, and is filled with exclusive feature stories from Clemente High School many of MLB.com's best writers, including: • An exclusive Q&A with NL MVP candidate Kris Bryant. • An analysis of MLB's dynamic young , highlighted by PROCEDURES TO ACCESS INDIANS PLAYERS POSTGAME Francisco Lindor and Addison Russell. • A peer-driven poll of 2016's "Most Dominant Players," among Major League Baseball has established a procedure for all media them Jake Arrieta and Aroldis Chapman. to follow in order to access members of the Cleveland Indians for • The best World Series to have taken place in years ending in a "6". interviews following tonight’s Game 5 of the World Series. These • The greatest hits in World Series history. procedures, which result from the space limitations of the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field, were developed in consultation with the The World Series Program contains more than 250 pages, Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). complete with seven scorecards for fans to keep score, as well as entire sections dedicated to the Cubs and Indians. Fifteen minutes after the game’s final out, media should head down to the entry point adjacent to Aisle 16 (near the Cubs’ on-deck Fans can buy their copy in and around the ballpark, and at all major circle), where they will be allowed onto the field by security retailers where licensed products are sold, including Wrigleyville officials and may gather in front of the Indians’ on the first Sports, Sports World and Discount Drug Mart, as well as online at base side. Indians players will appear on the field in groups in MLBShop.com. three different 10-minute periods. Fans also can also find many features from the Official World Media members are encouraged to approach this area only after Series Program on MLB.com. For more information, please the game has ended. These procedures will be followed whether contact Matt Bourne at (212) 931-7882. the Indians win or lose Game 5.

TODAY'S PREGAME SCHEDULE 2:00 p.m. - Credential Distribution begins (Gate K across from fire house on Waveland Avenue) 2:00 p.m. - Media Gate opens 4:00 p.m. - Cubs manager Joe Maddon in the Interview Room 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Cubs batting practice 4:30 p.m. - Indians manager Terry Francona in the Interview Room 4:45 p.m. - Indians player TBD in the Interview Room 5:15 p.m. - Cubs Game 6 pitcher Jake Arrieta in the Interview Room 5:05-6:05 p.m. - Indians batting practice 6:56 p.m. - National Anthem (Wayne Messmer) 6:59 p.m. - Ceremonial First Pitch (Ryne Sandberg) 7:15 p.m. - First Pitch of Game 5 of the 2016 World Series on FOX

Game 5 Pregame Notes - Sunday, October 30, 2016