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We can’t blame Cleveland Indians fans for feeling confident. After sweeping the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS and dispatching the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS, their team came into the World Series against the Chicago Cubs flying high, despite being overwhelming underdogs.
Then the Indians took what appeared to be a commanding 3-1 series lead with back-to-back wins at Wrigley Field.
What could go wrong now, many figured? After all, one team had already blown a 3-1 lead in a championship series this year. That being the Golden State Warriors, who lost three straight to Cleveland’s Cavaliers in June. There’s no way in could happen again, and especially not to their Indians.
Oh, but it can, and it most certainly did. The Chicago Cubs came all the way back, winning an epic Game 7 at Progressive Field to become just the sixth team in MLB history to overcome a 3-1 deficit in a best-of-seven World Series. That left many Indians fans feeling shocked, sad, and for one truly confident fan who goes by @MikeNeero on Twitter, perhaps even regretful, as his new tattoo has already become obsolete.
That’s not to say we don’t*appreciate his confidence or respect his decision. This is what being a fan is all about. It’s about showing support when the chips are down. It’s about believing the biggest dreams will come true. And yes, sometimes, it’s about getting that tattoo that shows the world you’ll never lose faith.
It’s also about those painful and sometimes awkward moments that come after disappointment, which to his credit he’s handled quite well.
Cleveland Indians fans Levi Jones, left, and Kyle Zabarsky react during a watch party, after Game 7 of the World Series. (AP) More MLB coverage from Yahoo Sports:
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Then the Indians took what appeared to be a commanding 3-1 series lead with back-to-back wins at Wrigley Field.
What could go wrong now, many figured? After all, one team had already blown a 3-1 lead in a championship series this year. That being the Golden State Warriors, who lost three straight to Cleveland’s Cavaliers in June. There’s no way in could happen again, and especially not to their Indians.
Oh, but it can, and it most certainly did. The Chicago Cubs came all the way back, winning an epic Game 7 at Progressive Field to become just the sixth team in MLB history to overcome a 3-1 deficit in a best-of-seven World Series. That left many Indians fans feeling shocked, sad, and for one truly confident fan who goes by @MikeNeero on Twitter, perhaps even regretful, as his new tattoo has already become obsolete.
Some call it bold, but I call it faith in Kluber @Indians #rolltribe pic.twitter.com/bbwHWOYuT5
— Miké (@MikeNeero) November 2, 2016
Bold is certainly one word. Faithful*is another. Now that it’s backfired though, perhaps Ill-advised is the best description.— Miké (@MikeNeero) November 2, 2016
That’s not to say we don’t*appreciate his confidence or respect his decision. This is what being a fan is all about. It’s about showing support when the chips are down. It’s about believing the biggest dreams will come true. And yes, sometimes, it’s about getting that tattoo that shows the world you’ll never lose faith.
It’s also about those painful and sometimes awkward moments that come after disappointment, which to his credit he’s handled quite well.
RT @MikeNeero @Indians: Some call it bold, but I call it faith in Kluber @Indians #rolltribe pic.twitter.com/0aZZ7klT01
— Henry of House Stark (@DeionGottaSTFU) November 3, 2016
When you can retweet getting the Crying Jordan treatment, you’re OK in our book. Now, here’s hoping there’s a quick fix available next season. At least for his sake.— Henry of House Stark (@DeionGottaSTFU) November 3, 2016
Dude. You guys owe me. Big time. @Indians @CKluber Great effort though get it next year baby
— Miké (@MikeNeero) November 3, 2016
— Miké (@MikeNeero) November 3, 2016
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Mark Townsend is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter!Follow @Townie813