Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell had a game for the ages on Tuesday night in Game 6 of the World Series, but how he got ready for the game was almost as impressive as his on-field exploits.
It would have been understandable for Russell, who hit a grand slam and racked up a World Series-record six RBI in the Cubs’ victory over the Cleveland Indians, to be nervous prior to the game, but, he was relaxed enough to perform a quick little routine in the dugout prior to the contest:
The dance moves apparently worked for Russell, and his relaxed attitude clearly carried over to the rest of the team. Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo also hit home runs in the game as the Cubs staved off elimination against and forced a winner-take-all Game 7 on Wednesday night.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs tags out Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians as he attempts to steal second base during the third inning in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs throws to first base during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs hits a single during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs hits a single during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs high fives first base coach Brandon Hyde #16 after hitting a single during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting a single during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Pedro Strop #46 of the Chicago Cubs reacts during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Pedro Strop #46 of the Chicago Cubs reacts during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Pedro Strop #46 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Travis Wood #37 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting a single during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs hits a single during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Hector Rondon #56 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after Roberto Perez #55 of the Cleveland Indians hit a three-run home run during the eighth inning in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Manager Joe Maddon #70 talks with Javier Baez #9 and Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Justin Grimm #52 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 25: Carlos Santana #41 of the Cleveland Indians reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: David Ross #3 of the Chicago Cubs catches a foul ball next to Anthony Rizzo #44 in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after scoring a run in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs catches a foul ball in the third inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs tags out Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians during a stolen base attempt in the sixth inning in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs turns to umpire Tony Randazzo after Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Indians struck out to end the game in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: Javier Baez #9 (L) and Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: The Chicago Cubs celebrate after beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: Fans celebrate after the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs reaches on an error in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 29: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs attempts to catch a throw from Kris Bryant #17 as Corey Kluber #28 of the Cleveland Indians reaches first base for a single in the second inning in Game Four of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 29: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with first base coach Brandon Hyde after hitting a single in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Four of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 29: Corey Kluber #28 of the Cleveland Indians reacts after the second inning against the Chicago Cubs in Game Four of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 29: Carlos Santana #41 of the Cleveland Indians hits a home run in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs in Game Four of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 29: Francisco Lindor #12 and Rajai Davis #20 of the Cleveland Indians celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs 7-2 in Game Four of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 29: Rajai Davis #20 of the Cleveland Indians dives and fails to make a catch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs in Game Four of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after Addison Russell #27 (not pictured) hit a two-run RBI double during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammate Anthony Rizzo #44 after crashing into Roberto Perez #55 of the Cleveland Indians to score a run in the first inning on a double hit by Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with Kyle Schwarber #12 and Ben Zobrist #18 after hitting a grand slam home run during the third inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs hits a grand slam home run during the third inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a grand slam home run during the third inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs crashes into Roberto Perez #55 of the Cleveland Indians to score a run in the first inning on a double hit by Addison Russell #27 (not pictured) in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs crashes into Roberto Perez #55 of the Cleveland Indians to score a run in the first inning on a double hit by Addison Russell #27 (not pictured) in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammate Anthony Rizzo #44 after crashing into Roberto Perez #55 of the Cleveland Indians (not pictured) to score a run in the first inning on a double hit by Addison Russell #27 (not pictured) in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammate Anthony Rizzo #44 after crashing into Roberto Perez #55 of the Cleveland Indians (not pictured) to score a run in the first inning on a double hit by Addison Russell #27 (not pictured) in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs throws the ball to Javier Baez #9 (not pictured) to force out Lonnie Chisenhall #8 of the Cleveland Indians (not pictured) at second base during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs forces out Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians at first base to end the seventh inning in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after defeating the Cleveland Indians 9-3 to win Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with Anthony Rizzo #44, Ben Zobrist #18 and Kyle Schwarber #12 after hitting a grand slam home run during the third inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
