The Cubs last reached the World Series in 1945, and the Dodgers in 1988. Los Angeles enters play Wednesday night with a 2-1 lead in the NLCS. The Indians now await the Chicago Cubs or Los Angeles Dodgers. Overall this postseason, the vaunted left-handed reliever has thrown 11.2 scoreless frames, allowed five hits and amassed 21 strikeouts.
He threw 7.2 scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts. Miller appeared in four games against the Blue Jays and was named ALCS MVP. It’s a group that was bolstered by the acquisition of Andrew Miller in a five-player trade with the New York Yankees. Francona has been lauded for his aggressive and at times, unconventional, use of his bullpen. They’re led by manager Terry Francona, who won the World Series with the Red Sox in 20. The Indians had the fourth-best record in the Majors. Five of Toronto’s runs during the series came in Game 4.Ĭleveland finished with a 94-67 record this season, a half-game back of the Texas Rangers for the top mark in the AL. The Indians outscored the Blue Jays, 12-7, over the five games. Toronto managed to force a Game 5, but their offense was again held in check in the season-ending loss. Their first World Series title came at the expense of the Brooklyn Robins.Īfter sweeping the Boston Red Sox in the AL Division Series, the Indians jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the ALCS. Prior to that, they were crowned champions in 19. It’s their first trip to the the Fall Classic since 1997, when they were defeated in seven games by the then-Florida Marlins.Ĭleveland has fallen short in each of their past three trips to the World Series. However, this season marks the first time the Indians are hosting the opener of the World Series. The Cleveland Indians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-0, at Rogers Centre in Game 5 of the American League Division Series to advance to the World Series for the sixth time in franchise history.