The Indians reached the World Series for the first time since 1997 and have not won since 1948. John Lackey has solid World Series experience and is a part of the Cubs’ four-man group. Edge: Cubs. Francona is 8-0 in World Series games, with Boston in 2004 and 2007. Both franchises have been cursed never to win the World Series — the Cubs by the Billy Goat in 1945, and Cleveland by a leadership of Native American elders prior to the Braves/Twins World Series in 1991.

Source: thestar October 23, 2016 22:48 UTC