By Tom Withers, AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND — They conquered injuries, adversity and doubts all season. The little team that could.
The Indians were models of resiliency, the comeback kids. Knock ’em down, they bounced right back and they did it again in Game 7 on the brink of heartbreak.
But they couldn’t contain the curse-busting Cubs.
Cleveland’s unexpected, unforgettable season ended one victory shy of — and so achingly close to — a World Series title as Chicago completed a comeback from a 3-1 deficit to capture its first championship since 1908, beating the Indians 8-7 in 10 innings early Thursday.