World Series Timeline
CHC 10, DET 6 @ DET
CHC 6, DET 1 @ CHC
DET 8, CHC 3 @ CHC
CHC 3, DET 0 @ DET
CHC 2, DET 0 @ DET
Why the Cubs won: Orval Overall tossed two complete games, allowing one run total, and the Cubs hit .293.
Why the Tigers lost: Once again, Detroit bats failed to show up, as they hit just .209.
Memorable moment: The final game in Detroit set an all-time World Series record for smallest attendance -- 6,210 -- and also marks the last title for the Cubs.
Key stat: .421. The batting average of Cubs player-manager Frank Chance, who also stole five bases.
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Hurts surprises family with donation toward a new home
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts surprises a family, whose child is battling cancer, with a $30,000 donation to go toward a new home.
- 01:25
Ron Rivera rings the bell after final day of cancer treatment
Washington coach Ron Rivera receives an ovation as he walks down the hospital hallway to ring the bell after his final day of cancer treatment.
