Images: Chicago Cubs are World Champions with a win in Game 7 of the World Series

The Chicago Cubs celebrate their win during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Indians manager Terry Francona removes relief pitcher Andrew Miller from the game in the seventh inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) is tagged out by Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) on a steal attempt in the seventh inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) reacts after giving up an eighth-inning game tying home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis (20) celebrates rounding third base after belting a two-run home run in the eighth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) reacts after giving up an eighth-inning game tying home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis (20) reaches home after belting a two-run home run in the eighth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) reacts after giving up an eighth-inning game tying home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan (8) is forced out at second base as Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) watches a toss to first base on a double play attempt in the ninth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates his arrival at third base on a Ben Zobrist double in the tenth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Rain and the infield tarp come in the tenth inning Wednesday in Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hugs teammate David Ross Wednesday after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross hugs teammate Travis Wood Wednesday after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) reacts at second base after a tenth-inning RBI double during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Cleveland Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) makes a catch in foul territory off the bat of Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) in the second inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) fails to get the handle on a ball off the bat of Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the second inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) heads to first after connecting on a single. Schwarber tried stretching to a double but was out at second base in the third inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) is cut down trying to stretch a single into a double in the third inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. With the tag is Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) bobbles the ball for an error as Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana (41) slides in safely in the third inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) reacts after committing an error in the third inning as Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana (41) is safe at second base advancing on a ball off the bat of Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) watches a long fly ball off the bat of Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) in the third inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) bobbles the ball for an error as Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana (41) slides in safely in the third inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) comes up just shy of snagging a line shot foul off the bat of Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis (20) in the fourth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) reacts as he arrives safe at second base with an RBI double in the fourth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) is out on a fielder's choice force at second base in the fourth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. With the force is Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hugs teammate Addison Russell after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Cubs catcher David Ross is carried off the field after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Actor Bill Murray laughs with former Cub Ryan Dempster after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) is out on a fielder's choice force at second base in the fourth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. With the force and helping Rizzo back to his feet is Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) is safe at home on a fourth-inning sacrifice fly by Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. Applying a tag is Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) is safe at home on a fourth-inning sacrifice fly by Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. Reacting to the umpire safe call is Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40). Applying a tag was Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) is received by teammates after scoring in the fourth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts upon his safe arrival at second base after he advanced on a cutoff throw after an RBI single in the fifth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) and Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana (41) dance in celebration after both men scored on a Jon Lester wild pitch in the fifth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) connects for a sixth-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) acknowledges fans after a sixth-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) and Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) celebrate a Ross home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Fans and players celebrate a home run by David Ross in the sixth inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) congratulates Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) on a fifth-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) rounds the bases on a fifth-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) reaches home on a fifth-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hugs Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross wipes his eyes after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist puts on a new hat after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) leaps as Chicago Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) reacts after Fowler's first-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) connects for a leadoff home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) leaps as Chicago Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde (16) reacts after Fowler's first-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) rounds the bases on a first-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) low-fives Chicago Cubs third base coach Gary Jones (1) on a first-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) is received by Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) after a Fowler first-inning home run during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) returns to first base after legging out an infield single in the first inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) returns to the mound to work during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) flies out in the first inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ben Zobrist (18) flies out in the first inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9), left, reacts after he made a throwing error in the first inning during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) makes an offering during Game 7 of baseball's World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland Wednesday night. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and jason hayward carry teammate David Ross off the field after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein takes in the party after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez salutes the crowd after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant cries in the dugout after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan howls as he is hugged by teammate Anthony Rizzo after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross and first baseman Anthony Rizzo embrace after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo holds his brow after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta hugs relief pitcher Carl Edwards as second baseman Munenori Kawasaki passes by after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant laughs with teammate Chris Coghlan after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta hugs teammate Addison Russell after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hugs teammate Addison Russell after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross is lifted by teammates after the Cubs won Wednesday's Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo screams as teammates Addison Russell and Kris Bryant jump for joy as the Chicago Cubs win Wednesday's Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez and teammate Addison Russell hug in mid air Wednesday after Game 7 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com