World Series 2016: Listen to Waveland Avenue Crowd Sing With Bill Murray During 7th Inning Stretch

CHICAGO, IL — Fans everywhere can still hardly believe it's true: The Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field are playing host to the World Series for the first time since 1945. Patch editor Tim Moran is in Wrigleyville outside the ballpark, and he's capturing the sights and sounds of this historic moment.

Keep checking in before the start of Game 3 and after the first pitch for updates about what's happening on the field, as well as outside the Friendly Confines.

There's Always Next Game

The outcome of Friday night's game might have been disappointing to Cubs fans, but the loss didn't deplete their seemingly endless reservoir of hope.

Kevin and Chris, two fans mulling about Halsted Street after the Game 3 defeat, said the game could have been more exciting. They still think the Cubs will turn things around and win the series in Game 7.

—Tim Moran (11:24 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Schwarber Is Human

Despite theories that he might be an automaton, Kyle Schwarber proved that he is human. Or at least a less-than-perfectly constructed robot.

Schwarber, who was not medically cleared to play in the field for Games 3 through 5, came in as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. But instead of hitting the first 50-run home run in World Series history, he shattered his bat on a weak fly ball to second base for the second out of the eighth inning.

Next game, Schwarbs. Your MTV Rock N' Jock Homer awaits.

—Joe Vince (10:14 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' Sung Outside the Ball Game

When the people gathered on Waveland Avenue heard Bill Murray ask fans inside Wrigley Field to belt out "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in their best Daffy Duck voices during the seventh inning stretch, they did what came naturally: They joined in the singing.

Watch and listen to the fans participate in a Cubs tradition that finally received the World Series showcase it deserves:

—Tim Moran (9:57 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Really? A Fan Thought This Was a Good Idea?

It feels wrong to even mention this, but … we're supposed to be above believing in superstitions, right?

A goat showed up at Wrigley Field, and it wasn't greatest of all time Michael Jordan. But don't worry, fans, Millie — that's the goat's name — was there to break curses, not start new ones, according to DNAinfo.com.

Millie's owners brought her from Grand Haven, Michigan, and they call her "the world's luckiest goat," the report stated. She's also a big Cubs fan and watches games over a few beers and cigarette butts, the report added.

Apparently, Millie made an appearance at the ballpark's north end, the report stated.

—Joe Vince (9:43 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Ticket Resale Cutoff Lifted for Games 4 and 5

Good news for people looking for last-minute tickets to Games 4 and 5: The Cubs and online ticket broker site StubHub have agreed to lift a six-hour cutoff to sell game tickets, according to ESPN. Tickets now will be able to be sold up until game time on the site.

Since 2013, the Cubs have stopped ticket resellers from selling home game tickets six hours before the first pitch as part of an effort to drive buyers to purchase tickets through the team box office.

Of course, unsold World Series tickets are not something the Cubs have to worry about.

—Joe Vince (9:14 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Baseball's Not For Everyone

Overheard at the Starbucks near Wrigley Field.

Fan #1: So how long do these games usually last?

Fan #2: Usually about nine innings.

Fan #1: Whats an inning?

If there was any question about whether the Cubs' magical 2016 season was drawing new fans to the game of baseball, there's your proof.

—Tim Moran (8:54 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

'Relatively Quiet' Night for Police

Chicago police officers have been visible throughout Wrigleyville as the game has been played. At a crowded Starbucks, more than half of the people in the coffee shop were cops from districts across the city.

The scene outside the Wrigley Field's first World Series game since 1945 has so far been "relatively quiet" when it comes to arrests, one officer said.

More than 1,000 law enforcement officers from various local, state and federal agencies have been assigned to patrol the Wrigleyville area during this weekend's World Series. The Chicago Police Department also cancelled vaction and days off for the majority of cops on the force, the Chicago Tribune reports.

—Tim Moran (8:33 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

When You Gotta Go …

A delay before the start of the bottom of the third inning and a meeting at the pitcher's mound with the umpire and Indians players had some people wondering if Kyle Hendricks' had been accused of doctoring the baseball.

But Cubs fans were relieved when announcer Joe Buck announced that the wait was because of first baseman Mike Napoli, who finally came trotting out of the Cleveland dugout.

The reason for Napoli's tardiness? Buck obliquely suggested that Napoli might've needed to take a bathroom break before returning to the field.

—Joe Vince (8:18 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Of Course, Kipnis Got Game's 1st Hit

It seems fitting that second baseman Jason Kipnis not only got the Indians' first hit, but he got the first hit of the game, reaching safely on an infield single in the second at bat of the first inning.

The Northbrook native has talked about being a Cubs fan as a kid and how playing the World Series at Wrigley Field will be bittersweet.

The first hit also doesn't seem so bad given that Kipnis struck out swinging during his next at bat.

—Joe Vince (8:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

AT&T Outages?

The Giants and the Dodgers couldn't stop the Cubs, but the North Siders biggest postseason might be AT&T.

Customers around Wrigleyville and the Chicago area were reporting cell phone, cable and internet outages by the company. Have you experienced a disruption in service? Tell us in the comments section (when you get your service back, of course).

—Joe Vince (7:55 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Wisconsin Fan Came to Soak Up the Atmosphere

Lucas Kolrass from central Wisconsin was on Waveland Avenue with his fiancé, Rebecca. Kolrass has been a Cubs fan all life, and his fiancé has jumped on the bandwagon, he said.

"I've been coming here since I was a kid," he said. "My grandparents are big fans, and we came tonight to be part of the atmosphere and to tell our kids someday, 'We were at the first Cubs World Series game since 1945'."

—Tim Moran (7:43 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Future Cubs Trivia Questions

What did the umpire call the first pitch thrown in a World Series game at Wrigley Field in 71 years? A strike. Which was followed by starter Kyle Hendricks striking out Carlos Santana.

And how did the fans in and outside of the ballpark react to that first pitch? Watch and listen:

This tweet probably spoke for a lot of fan's Friday night:

The Cubs also won the first video World Series replay review ever at Wrigley Field.

—Tim Moran (7:12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Chicago River Could Get a Blue Dye Job if Cubs Win Title

If the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series, there are plans to dye the Chicago River blue, according to the Chicago Sun-Times' Michael Sneed.

A plan for a parade also are in the works if the North Siders bring home a title, Sneed reports. The procession would be Monday if the Cubs close out the series Sunday and on Thursday if the team clinches in Cleveland, the report added.

—Joe Vince (6:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Vince Vaughn, Eddie Vedder Ready to Sing

It should come as no surprise to anyone that Bill Murray was chosen to sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch of Game 3. But the Cubs also have chosen their crooners for Games 4 and 5.

Vince Vaughn is on tap for Saturday, and Eddie Vedder is set for Sunday, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.

—Joe Vince (6:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Even Clevelanders Love the Cubs

Shaun Petro might be from Cleveland, but he was on Waveland Avenue to cheer on the Cubbies in Game 3. He might get a ton of grief in his hometown, but Petro says he's been Cubs fan his entire life.

"Awesome that this is happening," he said. "That they are playing the Indians is icing on the cake."

—Tim Moran (6:26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Don't Know the Face, But the Hat Rings a Bell

Highland Park Jim Anixter, a.k.a. The Pink Hat Guy, was heading into Wrigley Field to watch this historic game in the ballpark.

And sorry, Jim. This isn't being broadcast on TV.

—Tim Moran (6:23 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

Early Bird Cub Gets the Good Seat

Fans began gathering around Wrigley Field and the Wrigleyville neighborhood as early as 4 a.m., according to some reports.

And restaurants and bars near the field were taking advantage of that kind of customer demand. Some venues were offering meal deals — but no guaranteed seating — costing $200 to eat and watch the game. The Cubby Bear was charging a $100 cover just to walk in the door. A few places, though, were going without cover charges.

By about 4:30 p.m. the streets around ballpark were already crowded with revelers who were decked out in their North Siders gear and even brought homemade signs. Here's what it looked like at street level:

—Joe Vince (5:38 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

You Paid How Much for a Ticket?!?

Money is no object for some Cubs fans. A couple paid $38,000 Friday for two tickets to Game 3 behind Chicago's dugout, online ticket broker StubHub told ESPN.

—Joe Vince (UPDATED: 5:23 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28)

PHOTOS

Chicago police officers on horseback assembled hours before the first pitch of Game 3 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 28, at Wrigley Field (photo by Tim Moran)

Cubs fans descend on Wrigley Field hours before World Series Game 3 on Friday, Oct. 28. (photo by Tim Moran)

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