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Cedar Rapids Cubs Fans Unite for Another Run for the Pennant
The road to the 2017 World Series runs through Chicago this year, with the 2016 Championship Cubs back in the action for the second straight year, and trying to repeat last year's glorious season with another World Series title.
So just how do Cedar Rapids Cubs fans prepare for this week's big MLB series against the Washington Nationals? All superstitions behind, let's carefully consider each step:
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Thinkstock: bhofack2 1Plan your menu
Chicago Style Hot Dogs
All all-beef Vienna frankfurter in a poppy seed roll is good start, but just a start. Please don't call it a "bun". And don't skimp on the extras: pickle, tomato, hot pepper, mustard are essentials.
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Photo: iStock 2Add your beverage
Beer!
Lots of it. Keep it cold. And keep it coming. Bonus points if you can find a six pack of Old Style at some out of the way grocery store for that truly authentic Chicago beer buzz.
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Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) 3Good Old Fashioned Sing-Along
You can't really get into the game without the proper warm up. Here's a great Cubs tradition that will have you ready to go from the very first pitch.
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Google Maps/ Street View 4A trip to your favorite hang out
Wrigleyville!
Wrigleyville on 7th Ave. in Marion is the #1 Cubs sports bar in the area for loyal fans and bandwagon jumpers alike. Get there early and remember to tip your servers!
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(Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 5Have Fun!
Good Sportmanship is Essential
Above all else, Cubs fans are the friendliest fans in baseball (and second only to Green Bay Packers fans for all sports). So don't go sliding into second base all spikes up. And remember, pitchers should never serve up a high hard one on a 2-1 count.
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