2017 – The Dodgers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1988 with an 11 – 1 win over the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLCS. They chase José Quintana in the 3rd inning, before Kiké Hernandez delivers the killer blow with a grand slam against Hector Rondon, his second homer of the game, which extends the lead to 7 – 0. Hernandez adds a third homer in the 9th to complete a great day. Chicago scores its only run on a solo homer by Kris Bryant off Clayton Kershaw, who picks up the win with 6 strong innings. Justin Turner and Chris Taylor share the NLCS MVP Award.

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On October 19, 2017 — 2017 – The Dodgers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1988 with an 11 – 1 win over the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLCS. They chase José Quintana in the 3rd inning, before Kiké Hernandez delivers the killer blow with a grand slam against Hector Rondon, his second homer of the game, which extends the lead to 7 – 0. Hernandez adds a third homer in the 9th to complete a great day. Chicago scores its only run on a solo homer by Kris Bryant off Clayton Kershaw, who picks up the win with 6 strong innings. Justin Turner and Chris Taylor share the NLCS MVP Award.

 

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