Cubs Get Even in Cleveland, Beat Indians in Game 2 of World Series

CLEVELAND, OH — The Chicago Cubs pulled even with the Cleveland Indians Wednesday night with a 5-1 victory at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Cubs got an early lead in the first inning, then added one in the third and three in the fifth.

The game's biggest drama came in the bottom of the sixth, when Cubs winning pitcher Jake Arrieta had a no-hitter going. The Indians' Jason Kipnis broke it up with a double, however. Had Arrieta been able to record 11 more outs, he would have been only the second pitcher to ever toss a no-no in the World Series.

Kyle Schwarber, in only his second game back from what was thought to be a season-ending ACL injury, had a pair of hits to help the Cubs stay in front.

Chicago Cubs 5, Cleveland Indians 1

Series tied 1-1

W: Jake Arrieta; L: Trevor Bauer

Memorable Moment: Anthony Rizzo hits a double to score Kris Bryant in the first inning. It was the Cubs' first run/RBI in the World Series since 1945.

Moment to Forget: Jason Kipnis, who grew up in north suburban Northbrook and cheered for the Cubs as a child, broke up Arrieta's no-hitter in the sixth inning.

Wins Needed to Break the Curse: 3

Next Game: Indians at Cubs, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28

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