Chicago Cubs Make History, Break 108-Year Curse

Chicago Cubs Make History, Break 108-Year CurseChicago Cubs Make History, Break 108-Year Curse After a century of heartbreak, the Chicago Cubs have finally broken their gruesome curse, bringing the World Series trophy back to the Windy City for the first time since 1908. In Game 7 of the 108th World Series, the Cubs faced the Cleveland Indians in a thrilling nine-inning battle. With the game tied 6-6 in the 10th inning, Ben Zobrist hit a single that drove in the winning run, sending the crowd at Progressive Field into a frenzy. The victory ended the longest championship drought in professional sports history. The Cubs had not won a World Series since 1908, when they defeated the Detroit Tigers. In the intervening years, the team had come agonizingly close on several occasions, but always falling short. This year’s Cubs team was led by a young and talented roster, including MVP Kris Bryant and Rookie of the Year Kyle Schwarber. Manager Joe Maddon guided the team through a rollercoaster season, which included both highs and lows. After clinching the National League Central Division, the Cubs cruised through the playoffs, sweeping the San Francisco Giants in the Division Series and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the League Championship Series. In the World Series, the Cubs faced a tough challenge from the Indians, who had also broken a long playoff drought of their own. The series was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading wins and losses. In Game 7, the Indians held a 6-3 lead going into the eighth inning. However, the Cubs rallied with three runs in the eighth and another in the ninth to tie the game. Zobrist’s heroics in the 10th inning completed the comeback and sent Chicago into ecstasy. The Cubs’ victory sparked wild celebrations throughout the city of Chicago. Fans poured into the streets, waving flags and chanting “Go Cubs Go!” The team’s historic win has united the city and brought joy to generations of fans who had never witnessed a World Series championship. The Cubs’ curse had become an enduring part of baseball folklore. It was said that the team was haunted by the ghost of William Sianis, a tavern owner who was allegedly cursed by the Cubs in 1945. Sianis placed a sign in his tavern that read, “No goats allowed,” after a goat named Murphy was brought into the bar and caused a commotion during a game. The Cubs lost the game, and the curse was born. Whether or not the curse was real, the Cubs’ victory over the Indians has put an end to the speculation and superstition. The team has finally triumphed over adversity and claimed its rightful place in baseball history.