Cubs defeat Dodgers, 5-0, to advance to World Series for first time since 1945
Chicago dominates Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers to win the NLCS, 4-2
www.latimes.comHere’s the latest you can get on 2016 NLCS Game 6: Dodgers vs. Cubs.
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Summary: Kyle Hendricks outpitched Clayton Kershaw as the Cubs eliminated the Dodgers in Game 6 to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1945. The Cubs led early and held on for a 10-2 win in the decisive game of the series. This result sealed the Cubs’ pennant and sent them to face the Indians in the 2016 World Series. [citation: ESPN recap of game 6 and related coverage][8][9]
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Key moments:
- Cubs jumped to an early lead with timely hits and capitalized on Dodgers defensive miscues, building a substantial early advantage.
- Hendricks limited the Dodgers to minimal scoring opportunities, while the Cubs’ offense continued to add runs through the middle innings.
- The Dodgers’ bullpen struggled toContain the Chicago offense as the game progressed.
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Where to view full game details:
- MLB/National media outlets’ game recaps and box scores from October 2016. For instance, ESPN’s game summary and Baseball-Reference box score provide inning-by-inning details and player contributions. [citation: ESPN game summary][8]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise box-score snapshot (R, H, E by inning for both teams) or pull the official box score from Baseball-Reference and present it in a tidy table.