The Chicago Cubs celebrate defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in game six of the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on October 22, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Aroldis Chapman closed it out for the Cubs
Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 22, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Sign says it all the Cubs are in the World Series for the first time in 71 years
Fans hold up a sign during game six of the National League Championship Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on October 22, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Out on the tag
Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs tags out Andrew Toles #60 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at second base in the first inning during game six of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 22, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Anthony Rizzo hits a solo home run
Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 22, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GAME 5: Jon Lester got the win on seven innings, striking out six. Game 6 is Chicago Saturday at 5 p.m. PST
Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs reacts while taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Addison Russell's 6th-inning home run put the Cubs up 3-1
Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Howie Kendrick scores in the 4th
Howie Kendrick #47 of the Los Angeles Dodgers scores in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game five of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Joc Pederson lays down the bunt
Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bunts against the Chicago Cubs in game five of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Maeda got into trouble early
Kenta Maeda #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs in game five of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Vin Scully, now retired, surprises fans with his signature pregame call before Game 5
(Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
GAME 4: The Cubs dominated most of game to tie the series 2-2.
Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates their 10-2 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Josh Reddick dives into the stands nearly catching a foul ball
Josh Reddick #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers attempts to make a catch in the stands in the fifth inning on a ball hit by Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Addison Russell's two-run shot was part of a Cubs 4-run 4th
Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs watches as he hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Adrian Gonzalez out at home
Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers slides into home as he attempts to get his left hand under the glove of catcher Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs in the second inning in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Gonzalez was called out. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Gonzalez is banged up from the play at the plate but OK
Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers slides into home as he attempts to get his left hand under the glove of catcher Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs in the second inning in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Gonzalez says he's safe
Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts in the dugout after being called out on a play at the plate in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher announce the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup
Actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher announce the Los Angeles Dodgers starting lineup prior to game four of the National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
GAME 3: Dodgers win, 6-0. Game 4 is Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Rich Hill #44 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts while taking on the Chicago Cubs in game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
GAME 3: Dodgers win, 6-0. Game 4 is Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks with Rich Hill #44 during the second inning of game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium against the Chicago Cubs on October 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Yasmani Grandal rounds the bases
Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers high fives first base coach George Lombard #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning of game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Josh Reddick steals second
Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs looks on as Josh Reddick #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers calls time after he stole second base in the fourth inning of game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
GAME 3: Dodgers win, 6-0. Game 4 is Wednesday at 5 p.m.
A general view during the national anthem before the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Chicago Cubs in game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
GAME 3: Dodgers win, 6-0. Game 4 is Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Andrew Toles #60 after Grandal hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
GAME 2: Dodgers win 1-0, series heads to LA, Game 3 is Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Kenley Jansen #74 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates after defeating the Chicago Cubs 1-0 in game two of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 16, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Kenley Jansen finished of the Cubs in the 8th and 9th
Kenley Jansen (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Clayton Kershaw pitched seven scoreless innings to get the win
Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs during game two of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 16, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Adrian Gonzalez's homer was the difference
Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Joc Pederson #31 after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during game two of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 16, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Adrian Gonzalez belted a second-inning home run to put the Dodgers up 1-0
Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during game two of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 16, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Adrian Gonzalez is tagged out in a double play
Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs tags out Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning to complete the double play during game two of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 16, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GAME 1: Team owner Magic Johnson takes in the action at Wrigley
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson attends game one of the National League Championship Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on October 15, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jason Heyward with the head-first slide into third base
Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs dives into third base after hitting a triple in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 15, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Javier Baez steals home in the 2nd
Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs steals home in the second inning as Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is unable to make the tag during game one of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 15, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Andre Ethier hit a solo shot in the 5th
Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs during game one of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 15, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Adrian Gonzalez knocks in two runs with a single in the 8th to tie the game 3-3.
Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run RBI single in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs during game one of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 15, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Chase Utley scores on Gonzalez's single
Chase Utley #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates scoring a run on a two-run RBI single hit by Adrian Gonzalez #23 (not pictured) in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs during game one of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 15, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Miguel Montero's 8th-inning grand slam was the difference for the Cubs
Miguel Montero #47 of the Chicago Cubs hits a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 15, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Cubs take Game 1 of the NLCS.
Miguel Montero #47 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with Jason Heyward #22, Chris Coghlan #8 and Ben Zobrist #18 after hitting a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 15, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Game 2, Sunday in Chicago 5 p.m.
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson attends game one of the National League Championship Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on October 15, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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