CHICAGO – David Ross isn't done just yet. Same for Jon Lester and the rest of the Chicago Cubs.
Ross played a starring role as the Cubs stayed alive in the World Series, topping the Indians 3-2 in Game 5 on Sunday. The veteran catcher, who plans to retire after the season, had a superb night behind the plate and delivered a clutch sacrifice fly.
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder even dedicated "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" to Ross.
"We love you Rossy," Vedder said as the crowd roared. "Let's take this show to Cleveland!"
Ross and his good buddy Lester also combined to slow Cleveland's attack. Lester bounced back from a so-so outing in the World Series opener, pitching six solid innings to improve to 3-1 with a 1.93 ERA in five postseason starts this year.
The lefthander was 3-0 in three career starts in the Fall Classic before dropping Game 1 when he was nicked for three runs in 5 ⅔ innings.
Ross' Game 5 included a pair of adventures in foul territory. He had one foul pop go off his glove near the railing of the visitors' dugout, but first baseman Anthony Rizzo was there for a juggling catch. Ross collided with Rizzo on a foul pop-up in the fourth and held on for the out.
But Ross was at his best behind the plate. He did a solid job of framing close called third strikes to Brandon Guyer and Jason Kipnis. After Kipnis' strikeout, Ross cut down Francisco Lindor trying to steal second for the final out of the inning.
