Rajai Davis

Rajai Davis leading off for Indians in Game 1 of World Series

Cleveland Indians outfielder Rajai Davis is at leadoff for Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs.

What It Means:

This is status quo for Cleveland with the Cubs sending southpaw Jon Lester to the mound. The full lineup: Rajai Davis CF, Jason Kipnis 2B, Francisco Lindor SS, Mike Napoli 1B, Carlos Santana DH, Jose Ramirez 3B, Brandon Guyer LF, Lonnie Chisenhall RF, Roberto Perez C.

Davis is 0-for-12 through eight postseason contests. Our models give the Indians a 35.6 percent chance of upsetting the Cubs as World Series champs.