Dodgers-Cardinals: NLCS Game 6

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, celebrates after Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis strikes out to end Game 6 of the NLCS.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate their series-clinching win over the Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig leaves the dugout after the Dodgers’ 9-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the NLCS.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw walks to the dugout after being relieved in the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 9-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the NLCS.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw, far left, sits on the bench after being pulled from the Dodgers’ 9-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the NLCS.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

St. Louis Cardinals baserunner Matt Adams slides past Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis to score during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig chases down a hit he misplayed off his glove during the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ 9-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the NLCS.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig strikes out during the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 9-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the NLCS.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers left fielder Carl Crawford, left, beats the throw to first base by St. Louis shortstop Pete Kozma during the first inning of Game 6 of the NLCS.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael Wacha delivers a pitch during the first inning of Game 6 of the NLCS against the Dodgers.  (David Klutho / Associated Press)

Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch during the first inning of Game 6 of the NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

St. Louis Cardinals fans cheer on the home team during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers.   (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez, a late addition to the lineup because of a broken rib, gets ready to bat during the second inning of Game 6 of the NLCS.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Pete Kozma, right, reacts after striking out to end the second inning as Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis jogs to the dugout during Game 6 of the NLCS.  (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw pitches during the first inning of Game 6 of the NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals.   (David E. Klutho / Getty Images)

St. Louis rookie starter Michael Wacha delivers a pitch during the Cardinals’ 9-0 win over the Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

St. Louis second baseman Matt Carpenter celebrates after scoring a run during the Cardinals’ 9-0 win over the Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez waits for the next St. Louis Cardinals batter during the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 9-0 loss in Game 6 of the NLCS.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)