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The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):8:55 p.m.Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber is traveling to Cleveland ahead of Game 1 of the World Series.A person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Schwarber would join the team in Ohio, but the person did not know yet if the slugger would be on the active roster.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the roster wont be announced until Tuesday.Schwarber is coming back from major left knee surgery in April. He went 1 for 3 with a double and a walk in Mesas 7-2 victory over Surprise in the Arizona Fall League on Monday.---5:50 p.m.The Chicago Cubs are keeping the light on for slugger Kyle Schwarber.Manager Joe Maddon said Schwarber will play in the Arizona Fall League on Monday and the team will wait until the last second before deciding whether to put Schwarber on the World Series roster. Schwarber hasnt played since tearing a pair of ligaments in his left knee in April.Maddon said Schwarber is running really well and even sliding in an attempt to give the knee as much stress as possible. Schwarber would primarily be available as a designated hitter.First baseman Anthony Rizzo said hes been amazed at Schwarbers focus during his rehab. Schwarber has spent countless long days at the ballpark undergoing therapy then sticking around to watch the game that night, unusual for injured players. Rizzo joked he told Schwarber to stop watching video of his swing and just watch baseball and enjoy it.The World Series rosters are due at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.---5:44 p.m.Indians manager Terry Francona said right-hander Danny Salazar will be on the World Series roster.Salazar has not pitched since Sept. 9 because of forearm tightness. He pitched in a simulated game Sunday and Francona said Salazar is ready.---5:30 p.m.Fans hoping to see the Cubs play in the World Series for the first time since 1945 are finding a seat could cost more than what their grandparents paid for their houses.A look at ticket-selling sites on the internet Monday reveals ticket owners are willing to part with theirs for thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. Ticket brokers say fans are starting to spend as much as $12,000.Fans with more creativity than money are making some unusual offers.Ticket owners who like to ski might be interested in the offer from a Southern California woman for a week in her mountain cabin for a couple of tickets. A Portland, Oregon, firefighter is offering a Pacific Northwest tour in exchange for a ticket.---5:15 p.m.A sprained left ankle could keep Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis out of Game 1 of the World Series.Kipnis injured his ankle last week while celebrating following the final out of the AL Championship Series in Toronto. He said his ankle has improved, but says it isnt exactly a mild sprain. I got it pretty good.The Indians host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night in the World Series opener.Kipnis says Clevelands training staff has done a good job of reducing the swelling and hell just have to handle pain. Kipnis said the key will be making sure he has range of motion.He got hurt when he jumped and shortstop Francisco Lindor accidentally stepped on his foot.---4:50 p.m.World Series ace Jon Lester is all set to start Game 1 for the Chicago Cubs.Lester will be fully rested when he pitches Tuesday night at Cleveland. Corey Kluber will start for the Indians.The 32-year-old lefty is 2-0 in three starts during this postseason, with wins over the Giants and Dodgers in the NL playoffs. He was 19-5 during the regular season.Lester is 3-0 in three starts in the World Series with a sparkling 0.43 ERA. He helped the Boston Red Sox win championships in 2007 and 2013.Cubs manager Joe Maddon says Lester is really, really in the moment right now.---4:30 p.m.Cubs catcher David Ross said he would have been pulling for the Indians if Chicago wasnt in the World Series.Ross said he had wanted to wear a Party at Napolis T-shirt to media day on Monday in tribute to good friend Mike Napoli. He said he didnt get a shirt in time so he was wearing a blue Cubs World Series hoodie.The Cleveland first baseman and Ross were teammates on the 2013 Red Sox team that won the World Series.---3:45 p.m.The weather forecast is looking clear in Cleveland for Game 1 of the World Series.Its supposed to be right around 50 degrees with little chance of rain when the Chicago Cubs play the Indians at Progressive Field on Tuesday night.As of now, it might be a little more iffy for Game 2 on Wednesday night. Rain is moving into the Midwest and could be around the ballpark at gametime.---2:49 p.m.Pop star Rachel Platten will sing the national anthem before Game 1 of the World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs.Her hit Fight Song has been on the music charts for months.Country duo Locash will perform the anthem before Game 2 on Wednesday.---2:40 p.m.Two of Clevelands stars from the 1990s, Kenny Lofton and Carlos Baerga, will throw out ceremonial first pitches at the World Series.Lofton, the fleet-footed center fielder, will have the honor before Game 1 as the Indians host the Chicago Cubs. Baerga, a three-time All-Star second baseman, will handle the duties before Game 2.Indians fans had pushed on social media to have actor Charlie Sheen, who played Ricky Wild Thing Vaughn, a hard-throwing pitcher in the iconic movie Major League, throw out the first pitch. 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Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit Sale . Brandon Morrow allowed five runs on six hits over three innings. He struck out two, walked one and hit a batter. Edwin Encarnacion had a two-out, bases loaded two-RBI double in the third inning.ARLINGTON, Texas -- Mitch Morelands second home run of the game broke a tie in the eighth inning and Cole Hamels earned his 12th win of the season as the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Thursday night.Hamels (12-2) allowed two runs and six hits in eight innings, matching his longest start of the season. His 123 pitches were 10 more than his previous high for the year. He didnt allow an earned run in his previous two starts, totaling 13 1/3 innings.Sam Dyson earned his 21st save in 23 opportunities, stranding the tying run at third base.Rougned Odor also homered for the Rangers.Both homers by the left-handed hitting Moreland were to the opposite field. It was Morelands 10th career multi-homer game and second of the season. He has five homers in his last 11 hits.Yordano Ventura (6-9) threw the first complete game of his career, pitching eight innings. He allowed only four hits, including the three homers. He is 0-5 in six starts since his last win on June 17.Hamels 12 strikeouts equaled his Texas high, set last September vs. Seattle. His career high -- set with Philadelphia -- is 15. The 12 is the most by a Rangers pitcher this season.Paulo Orlandos second home run of the season, and first since May 17, was pulled well beyond the 14-foot wall in left field and gave Kansas City a 1-0 lead.Odors 465-foot homer into the upper deck in right field in the second inning increased his career-best total to 19 and was the farthest of his career.ddddddddddddKansas City retook the lead with a run in the fifth when Raul Mondesis topper to shortstop scored Alex Gordon. Gordon had singled and advanced to third on a blooper to center by Brett Eibner that broke an 0-for-19 streak. Moreland then homered in the bottom of the fifth.Neither team had a hit with runners in scoring position. Kansas City was 0 for 11 while Texas didnt have an at-bat in that situation.SHORT HOPSThe game began after a 35-minute rain delay. It was the second rain delay in three days, an unusual summer occurrence in Arlington. ... The first son of Royals 3B Cheslor Cuthbert was born on Thursday morning in Venezuela.TRAINERS ROOMRoyals: RHP Luke Hochevar was placed on the 15-day disabled list with symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome.Rangers: LHP Derek Holland (shoulder) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Friday. One of the scheduled hitters is RF Shin Soo-Choo (hamstring strain).UP NEXTFriday nights game will be a pitching rematch of Sunday afternoons 2-1 Texas win at Kauffman Stadium in which each starter allowed one run and got a no-decision. Royals RHP Edinson Volquez (8-8) allowed seven hits in six innings, Rangers RHP A.J. Griffin (3-1) four hits in five innings. ' ' '