I’ve been a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs. I’ve been to their games, watched them on television, talked about it with friends, and once, even paid attention to individuals statistics. However, it’s the same thing every year with them. They lose, and we say next year. They lose constantly, and we say next year. Except, this year was different.
The sports announcers predicted it, and I believed it. The Cubs are going to win the World Series this year, no doubt. It was about time! I had been waiting for them to reverse the curse for what felt like eras. This had to be their glorious time by now. Since the beginning of the season, I’ve been anxiously waiting for the World Series, 2016. The parade, the pure joy, the relinquished burden, the dreadful loss for the other team, and most importantly, bragging rights. Take that socks fans! I would repeatedly think to myself. Although, there was fear. What if the Cubs don’t win? What if they never win? I’ve tried many times to wipe away that thought multiple times. Soon, …show more content…
Chicago Cubs against the Cleveland Indians. Fast Forward to the make it break it moment. It’s the top of the ninth inning. It’s tied 6 to 6, Cubs up to bat. Our catcher Ross hits a single, with our coach pulling him out to replace him with fresh legs. Hayward is up to bat, with full count. He hits a single but the other young player is thrown out of the game. Another hit by a player and sprints to first, with Hayward reaching second. He would haveof been out, but the overthrow allowed him to land a scoring position. Everyone else is thrown out and first and the Cubs score no runs. I was devastated. Indians have been hot the last 2 innings. I watch in horror as it’s the Indians turn. Luckily, they don’t score either, and we go into the tenth. However, right when we all run to our dugouts, the tarps come out because of the worsening rain. I scream in anger. Now, I have time to become a nervous wreck and pray that we
The sports announcers predicted it, and I believed it. The Cubs are going to win the World Series this year, no doubt. It was about time! I had been waiting for them to reverse the curse for what felt like eras. This had to be their glorious time by now. Since the beginning of the season, I’ve been anxiously waiting for the World Series, 2016. The parade, the pure joy, the relinquished burden, the dreadful loss for the other team, and most importantly, bragging rights. Take that socks fans! I would repeatedly think to myself. Although, there was fear. What if the Cubs don’t win? What if they never win? I’ve tried many times to wipe away that thought multiple times. Soon, …show more content…
Chicago Cubs against the Cleveland Indians. Fast Forward to the make it break it moment. It’s the top of the ninth inning. It’s tied 6 to 6, Cubs up to bat. Our catcher Ross hits a single, with our coach pulling him out to replace him with fresh legs. Hayward is up to bat, with full count. He hits a single but the other young player is thrown out of the game. Another hit by a player and sprints to first, with Hayward reaching second. He would haveof been out, but the overthrow allowed him to land a scoring position. Everyone else is thrown out and first and the Cubs score no runs. I was devastated. Indians have been hot the last 2 innings. I watch in horror as it’s the Indians turn. Luckily, they don’t score either, and we go into the tenth. However, right when we all run to our dugouts, the tarps come out because of the worsening rain. I scream in anger. Now, I have time to become a nervous wreck and pray that we