The climax of the story is a tense and dramatic Game 7 of the 1945 World Series, where the Cubs are facing the Detroit Tigers. Here's why it's the climax:
* The Curse: The entire story has been building up to this moment, with the Billy Goat curse hanging over the team and the pressure to break it.
* The Stakes: The Cubs are down in the series, and this is their last chance to win the World Series.
* The Tension: Goldman skillfully portrays the mounting tension and pressure on the players, managers, and fans as the game unfolds.
* The Final Moments: The game goes down to the wire, with the Cubs having a chance to win it all in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Without revealing the outcome, the climax is a thrilling culmination of the story's themes of fate, perseverance, and the power of belief. It's a captivating moment that leaves the reader on the edge of their seat.