Into this particular Game 7 come the Chicago Cubs, representing the Cubs of 1909 and every year since, from seasons lost incapably to seasons lost unluckily, just lots of seasons, now one win away from a championship for the first time since 1945, a year they lost Game 7. “They played better than us today,” Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor said after the Indians had tried to play back from 3-0 after one inning, 7-0 after three, and 9-2 after 8½.