Cubs defeat Dodgers 8-4 in Game 1 of the NLCS
Miguel Montero's pinch-hit grand slam in the bottom of the eighth is the key blow as Chicago takes a 1-0 series lead.
www.latimes.comHere’s the latest on 2016 NLCS Game 1: Dodgers vs. Cubs.
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Outcome: Cubs defeated the Dodgers 8-4 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The Cubs pulled away with a late grand slam by Miguel Montero off Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning, followed by a Dexter Fowler solo shot. This gave Chicago the cushion they needed after the Dodgers had closed the gap earlier in the game.[1][2]
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Key moments: The Cubs jumped ahead with an early run in the first and led 3-1 after six innings. They tacked on five runs in the eighth to seal the win, with Montero’s pinch-hit grand slam being the decisive blow. Dodgers’ offense mounted a brief rally in the top of the ninth but couldn’t complete the comeback.[1]
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Context: This game started a NLCS that year in which the Cubs ultimately progressed to the World Series. The Cubs used strong bullpen work and timely hits to withstand Dodgers’ rallies, notably capitalizing on the late-inning opportunities.[6][1]
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