Images: Chicago Cubs over the Kansas City Royals, 1-0 in eleven innings

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comChris Denorfia of the Chicago Cubs belted an eleventh-inning home run to win against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night. Here Denorfia is congratulated by hitting coach John Mallee.

Chicago Cubs Chris Denorfia has water dumped on him by teammates Anthony Rizzo, left, and Dexter Fowler, right, after a walk-off home run against the Kansas City Royals during the 11th inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Chicago. The Cubs won 1-0 in 11 innings. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comChris Denorfia of the Chicago Cubs belted an eleventh-inning home run to win against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night. Here Denorfia is congratulated by Manager Joe Maddon.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comChris Denorfia of the Chicago Cubs belted an eleventh-inning home run to win against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comPitcher Yordano Ventura of the Kansas City Royals delivers during a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comAlex Gordon, left, of the Kansas City Royals is rung of on strike three by umpire Phil Cuzzi during a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comKris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs plays first base against the Kansas City Royals during a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comOwner of the Chicago Cubs Tom Ricketts meets members of the media before a game with the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comAnthony Rizzo, right, of the Chicago Cubs accepts a Heart & Hustle Award as he is applauded by Cubs legend Billy Williams, left, before a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comStarlin Castro of the Chicago Cubs looks back at the diamond after striking out to end the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals during a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comKris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs is forced by Alcides Escobar of the Kansas City Royals on the front end of an eighth-inning double play during a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comChris Coghlan of the Chicago Cubs reacts after coming up empty in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals during a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comChris Denorfia of the Chicago Cubs belted an eleventh-inning home run to win against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night. Teammates surround him as he reaches home plate.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comChris Denorfia of the Chicago Cubs belted an eleventh-inning home run to win against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comChris Denorfia of the Chicago Cubs belted an eleventh-inning home run to win against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night. Teammates surround Denorfia at home plate.

Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comChris Denorfia of the Chicago Cubs belted an eleventh-inning home run to win against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night. Here Denorfia rounds third and heads for home.

Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan catches a fly ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Chicago. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura delivers against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Chicago. ASSOCIATED PRESS