Third baseman Kris Bryant's leadoff home run in the 4th inning of Game 5 to tie the game at 1-1. Closer Aroldis Chapman's 2.2 innings of scoreless relief in Game 5, securing the 3-2 win. Shortstop Addison Russell's Game 6 grand slam in the third inning to give the Cubs a 7-0 lead. Center Fielder Dexter Fowler hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of Game 7 and handing the Cubs an early 1-0 lead. World Series MVP Ben Zobrist's 10th inning RBI-double to give the Cubs a 7-6 lead.