CLEVELAND: A long-suffering Chicago Cubs team charged to the brink of its first World Series title since 1908 by routing Cleveland 9-3 Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), forcing a winner-take-all showdown Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) for the crown.

Addison Russell smashed the first World Series grand slam in Cubs history and a two-run double as Chicago leveled Major League Baseball’s best-of-seven championship final at 3-3.

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