Indians seize a 2-1 Series lead over the Cubs

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By Larry Fine CHICAGO (Reuters) - Coco Crisp snapped a scoreless tie in the seventh inning with a pinch-hit single that gave the Cleveland Indians a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in a pivotal Game Three of the World Series on Friday. Cleveland then leaned on their bullpen to seize a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Fall Classic and spoil an Opening Night party for the Cubs, who were hosting their first World Series game in 71 years. The game ended in frustrating fashion for the Cubs, who left runners on second and third in the ninth inning when Javier Baez struck out on a high fastball against closer Cody Allen in the second shutout loss of the series for Chicago.

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