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World Series 2016: Three takeaways as Indians push Cubs to brink of elimination with Game 4 win

The Cleveland Indians are one win away from their first World Series victory since 1948 and continuing the Curse of the Billy Goat.

Thanks to the long ball, small ball and record-setting pitching performances, the Indians beat the Chicago Cubs 7-2 in Game 4 Saturday night at Wrigley Field to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

The last 10 teams to fall behind 3-1 in the World Series have lost the series. The 1985 Royals are the last team to overcome the deficit.

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Like in Tuesday's Game 1 win, Indians ace Corey Kluber held Cubs batters in check over six innings of work before handing the ball off to ALCS MVP Andrew Miller and Dan Otero for the win.