Watch Dexter Fowler hit the first leadoff home run in World Series Game 7 history
The Cubs are up 1-0.
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Dexter Fowler gave Chicago an early 1-0 lead.
Credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
It's been 108 years since the Chicago Cubs have won a World Series. Their fans can't wait much longer.
Luckily for them, Dexter Fowler isn't interested in waiting, either.
Three pitches into the first inning of Game 7 on Wednesday night, the Cubs leadoff hitter smacked a home run over the center field fence.
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