Game. Set. The two best teams in Major League Baseball have locked themselves into the final series of the season. Bryant's Cubs trade pitches with Miller's Indians in a match up of epic proportions. A juggernaut in Chicago looks to end it's 108-year championship drought against a methodical team in Cleveland. Who will emerge victorious?

It has been said that the Cubs are the most talented team in baseball by pretty much every MLB announcer and talk show host this year. Not to be bias, but I tend to agree. However, the strength of Chicago is in their bats and starting pitching primarily. Not to take away from the stellar bullpen, but they're not the ones with Andrew Miller on their side. However, let us not forget the power and will with which Cleveland played this season. They're no joke, and should not be looked at as easy prey for a Chicago juggernaut. If there is any team that can dismantle the Cubs, it's the Indians. This team is built to last, and they will. Who knows, we may see a repeat of this world series next year. But let's not think that far ahead. I don't know about you but I barely see past next week. Let's take a look at how each of these teams launched themselves into the 2016 World Series.

Cleveland flew threw the ALDS and ALCS like it was nothing. Going 7-1, with the only loss coming to the Blue Jays in game 4 of the ALCS, they have told the MLB world that they're not only for real, but they're hungry. Andrew Miller's minuscule ERA should invoke fear in any opponent the Indians face (given the Cubs are the final opponent, I would suspect they're game planning as I type this article). Francisco Lindor has played lights out baseball as well, with some defensive plays that really get you pumped. Here's the final play of Game 5 of the ALCS when the Indians clinched their trip to the World Series:

As for Chicago, they hit a few bumps along the way. They took care of business fairly easily against the Giants, with their lone loss coming in Game 3 of the NLDS, however they followed up that loss with a comeback win in the ninth inning in Game 4 to have them advance to the NLCS. After taking Game 1, they were shut out twice by Los Angeles in games 2 and 3 of the NLCS, giving the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. However, the dead offense came quickly to life as they won the following 3 games to have them advance to the World Series. Here's the final play of Game 6:

The emotion was authentic, palpable. Not to take away from the Indians win, but you almost felt like you were there, that you were genuinely happy for Chicago and its fanbase. It almost seems fitting to have Chicago clinch the World Series at Wrigley for all their fans to see. 71 years of heartache lifted, at least for now. It's hard not to root for a team that has been down for so long. Heck, I sometimes find myself rooting for the Browns in football just so they have a moment to celebrate, and I'm a die hard Jets fan. Being a Cubs fan, it may seem bias, but you can't deny the true palpable emotion that this city has been pouring out for 71 long years. It's wonderful to finally see some good emotion now. Imagine the tears of joy in Wrigley Field if the Cubs are able to bring home the trophy at home. I can't even imagine that.

KEYS TO VICTORY:

INDIANS: Run the Cubs pitchers out of town soon and fast. This Chicago pitching staff is no joke. Lester has a 0.86 postseason ERA this season, and Kyle Hendricks gave up only two hits to the Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS. The earlier the Chicago starters leave the mound, the better it is for Cleveland to tack on some runs.

CUBS: Put up runs before Andrew Miller takes the mound. While Cleveland's pitching is stellar, their true ace is Miller, their closer. If the Cubs have a lead going into the 8th inning, and Miller comes out, chances are they'll win. But, if Chicago's bats go cold again and they trail by any amount, Miller will shut them down. Chicago needs to put runs up before the back side of the game. If they can do that, Chicago will be world champions. If not, Cleveland will have won two championships in less than a year (the Cavaliers defeated the Warriors in the NBA Finals in June).

So here we are, with the Cubs and Indians hours away from going toe to toe in Game 1 of the 2016 World Series. Who's drought will end first? Leave some comments below and let us know who you think will take home the prize of 2016 World Series Champions!