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World Series Game 6 by the numbers

We break down some notable numbers from Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians.

3 - The number of teams that have been down 3 games to 1 and rallied to win the World Series in 7 games, with the final 2 wins coming on the road. The New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates have accomplished the rare feat. Tonight, the Cubs have as shot at becoming the fourth team.

11 - Number of years since the last grand slam in a World Series. Paul Konerko cleared the bases with a home run in 2005 during Game 2 against the Houston Astros. Addison Russell did it in Game 6.

6 - Runs driven in by shortstop Addison Russell. He's just the fourth player in World Series history to do so.

7 - The number of consecutive starts, dating back to the regular season, Corey Kluber has made giving up 2 earned runs or less. The Indians' ace faces Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks tonight in Game 7.

7.6 - The number of strikeouts Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta has averaged per game in 7 postseason starts dating back to last season. Arrieta had 9 strikeouts in 5⅔ innings in Game 6.

9 - The number of times Kris Bryant has hit home runs in back-to-back games this season. The Cubs' third baseman homered in Games 5-6 of the World Series.

.210 - The Cubs' collective batting average against Cleveland in the first five games of the World Series before they broke loose in Game 6.

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