Chicago athletes react to Cubs' first pennant since 1945
The Chicago Cubs have advanced to their first World Series since 1945 with a 5–0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS, and their fans could not be happier.
Chicago got to Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw for five runs in the first five innings, which was more than enough for Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks. He allowed just two hits over 7 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out six. Aroldis Chapman then came on for a five-out save.
Next up, the Cubs will face the Cleveland Indians in the World Series, which begins on Tuesday.
Until then, Chicago will celebrate its heart out. Here is how some of the area teams and athletes are reacting.
@KingJames Let's talk!!! #WorldSeriesConvo
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) October 23, 2016
Cubbies congrats on the WORLD SERIES!!! I definitely came back at the right time. #FlyTheW
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) October 23, 2016
World Series!!! 4 more to go @Cubs. This city is ready for another championship. #FlyTheW
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) October 23, 2016
CUBS WIN!!!! ?#FlyTheW
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) October 23, 2016
Great moment for the city of Chicago. Congrats to the #Cubs! #flytheW
— BJ Armstrong (@bjarmstrong) October 23, 2016
Congrats on the win @Cubs! #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/p75cFVvOb6
— CHICAGO SKY (@wnbachicagosky) October 23, 2016
Fly the W! #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/5KC1DSEFRL
— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) October 23, 2016
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 23, 2016
– Kenny Ducey
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