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By Tom Withers, The Associated Press CLEVELAND — Any other year, against any other team, the Cleveland Indians would be the sentimental choice in this year’s World Series. You know, because of that long championship drought and all. But not against the Chicago Cubs. The lovable Cubbies, who captured the nation’s heart by exorcising curses and winning their first NL pennant since 1945 on Saturday night and are aiming for their first Series title since 1908, are a popular pick. The odds makers in Las Vegas have pegged the Cubs as heavy favorites going into Game 1 on Tuesday night. Heck, even First Fan Barack Obama, a die-hard White Sox supporter, said he was happy to see the North Side of Chicago rocking. Related ArticlesOctober 22, 2016 Saunders: While celebrating the Cubs, don’t forget Indians’ tale of woe October 24, 2016 Indians embrace underdog role in World Series against Cubs October 21, 2016 Rockies Mailbag: What is GM Jeff Bridich’s baseball philosophy? Well, all the love toward the NL champions has left the Indians as underdogs — a role they’ve embraced this October. “We believe in each other,” first baseman Mike Napoli said Sunday before the Indians held a workout and simulated game at Progressive Field.

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