'I was there when his big-league career started in Atlanta, and he was with me when mine ended in Chicago. The Cleveland Indians managed to come back and tie Chicago Cubs in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series. 'I'm glad I got to spend my last season in the big leagues with Jason,' Ross wrote.

Mentioning Heyward’s name over and over again in “Teammate,” Ross proves Heyward was one of the most special teammates Ross had in his 15-year career. The Cubs won, 8-7, in 10 innings to win the series 4-3.(AP Photo Matt.

Ross wrote Heyward never complained when he struggled and continued to do his best. Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. so for Game 7 of the World Series against the Indians. 230 and was eventually replaced in the lineup when the postseason came around. The scene sounds like something straight from Hollywood: Star player, saddled with expectations but humbled by struggle, rallying his teammates in their most precarious moment to prove true sports heroism isnt defined so much by stats and feats as it is by character and resolve. Rex Ryan Missed Cubs’ World Series Win Because He Left Game 7 During Rain Delay. But once it let up, the Cubs poured it on in the 10th inning, scoring 2 runs to provide the. Ross discusses Heyward’s impact off the field, countering the criticism surrounding Heyward’s struggles in 2016.ĭespite his struggles on the field, his teammates never looked down on Heyward because during moments like Heyward’s rain delay speech, he proved how good of a teammate and person he was.ĭuring the Cubs’ World Series championship season, Heyward hit a career-low of seven home runs, batted. The top of the 10th inning was delayed for about 15 minutes by a deluge. Jason Heyward tells #60Minutes how they pulled it together: /FUgG8TD5Jo- 60 Minutes May 7, 2017 Just 4 outs from victory last year, the Cubs blew a three run lead.

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