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Dodger Blue > MLB News > 2017 NLCS: Kyle Schwarber Views Cubs Fans As ‘More In Tune’ With Baseball Game Than Dodgers Fans
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2017 NLCS: Kyle Schwarber Views Cubs Fans As ‘More In Tune’ With Baseball Game Than Dodgers Fans

Matthew Moreno
October 17, 2017
2 Min Read
Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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The Chicago Cubs rewarded a loyal but suffering fan base last season by winning their first World Series since 1908. It was not without drama, as the Cubs overcame series deficits against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians.

Included in that was coming back from a 3-1 hole in the World Series. While the Cubs were seemingly in a constant state of futility, the fans’ support in the team was unwavering. Matters began to turn when Theo Epstein was hired as Cubs president of baseball operations.

Joe Maddon’s arrival before the 2015 season accelerated the turnaround. The Cubs again find themselves in a deficit and on the brink of elimination.

Carl Edwards Jr. and Jason Heyward each expressed confidence a return home would provide the needed boost for the Cubs.

Kyle Schwarber went a step further, explaining how he believes Cubs fans differ from Dodgers fans, via Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune:

“In Chicago, we’re more blue collar, and I think our fans are more in tune to the baseball game. I feel like Wrigley knows the right time we need to get up, and things like that.”

Schwarber’s comments were part of a broader scope that included the in-game entertainment at Dodger Stadium. The music provided by DJ Severe and organist Dieter Ruehle differs greatly from Wrigley Field, where video boards are only a recent addition.

While Dodger fans tend to have a poor reputation and stereotypes applied to them, the team was the first in the Majors to three million in home attendance this season. It’s a sixth consecutive year in which the Dodgers have reached that mark.

During the stretch they’ve led the Majors in home attendance in all but one year (2012). Furthermore, the fan base has regularly been lauded by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and several players for their intellect and support.

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TAGGED:2017 NLCSChicago CubsKyle SchwarberLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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