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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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He was left ringing his hand for the remainder of the Rapids innings - but showed no signs of any discomfort when he came out to open the Lightning innings.Buttler treated a near full house with a full repetoire of his strokes and was aided by a short boundary on the Cathedral side of the ground.He completed the fastest ever 50 by a Lancashire player in T20 cricket and it contained four sixes and six fours. Buttlers knock was ended on 57 when he was bowled by Kyle Abbott - a distinguished first scalp for his adopted county although he came in for his fair share of harsh treatment during the onslaught.But the damage had been done to the Rapids hopes and Lancashire stood on 98-1 at the end of the six over powerplay. The Rapids must be sick of the sight of Lancashire after being bowled out for 53 - their lowest T20 score - at Emirates Old Trafford two weeks ago.A fourth defeat in their last five matches was a big blow their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals after they hadd been the early pace-setters in the North Group.ddddddddddddAfter Buttlers dismissal, there was almost a feeling of an anti-climax but the outcome was never in doubt.Alviro Petersen had surveyed Buttlers carnage from the other end but his 34 from 20 balls was effective before he chipped Joe Leach to square leg.Then Karl Browns half century off 34 balls with five fours and a six ensured a smooth passage to victory for the Lightning and he finished unbeaten on 62.Worcestershire were put into bat and Joe Leach was promoted to open, a move which had proved successful when he struck 63 in the recent Royal London One-Day Cup clash with Yorkshire at Headingley.He rode his luck in reaching 14 before Joss Buttler held a steepling catch running back off Nathan Buck. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (18) struck two sixes before he was bowled by Jordan Clark after hitting across the line.Joe Clarke looked in good touch on the day he and Brett DOliveira were named in the England Lions squad for the Tri-Series with Pakistan A and Sri Lanka A.But after making a classy 25 he went for a reverse sweep against Stephen Parry and popped up an easy catch to Buttler. DOliveira (30) holed out to deep mid wicket off Luis Reece and it became 99-5 when Worcestershire skipper Daryl Mitchell (9) was bowled by Steven Croft.The only substantial stand of the innings saw Ben Cox (44) and Ross Whiteley (38) add 77 in five overs. Cox collected five fours and a six in one Parry over and Whiteley smote 20 in the next over from George Edwards.But the last five wickets went down for 22 runs after Cox was bowled by Reece and Whiteley was run out attempting a second run off Jordan Clark. ' ' '