NLCS Schedule 2016: Cubs vs. Dodgers Game Times, Odds and Prediction
With Jake Arrieta on the mound, the Chicago Cubs seemed to be ready to right the ship. Rich Hill and the Los Angeles Dodgers had other ideas.
bleacherreport.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.