NLDS Game 2 photos: Cubs 6, Cardinals 3

Jorge Soler gets a hug from reliever Pedro Strop after their 6-3 win over the Cardinals.

Cubs closer Hector Rondon throws the final pitch of the game.

Cubs fan Sonny Marks (left) cheers with other Cubs fans during the bottom of the ninth.

Cubs fans and players watching the ninth inning.

Cubs fans Sonny Marks (right), Steve Wanko (center) and Nicky Wanko cheer during the bottom of the ninth.

Chicago Cubs fans display their “W” flag following the team’s 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, during Game 2 of their National League Division Series playoff on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune) NLDS postseason playoffs MLB baseball

Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was unable to catch the hit by the Cardinals’ Jason Heyward during the ninth inning.

Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler after the Game 2 win.

Chris Denorfia picks up a single by the Cardinals’ Yadier Molina in the seventh inning.

Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo prepare to bat in the seventh inning.

Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter attempts to pick-off Dexter Fowler during the seventh inning.

Travis Wood delivers a pitch during the sixth inning.

Addison Russell in the on-deck circle.

Kyle Hendricks leaves the game after allowing a run by the Cardinals’ Kolten Wong in the fifth inning.

The Cardinals’ Kolten Wong rounds a base on his way home after hitting a home run.

Kyle Hendricks looks glum as the Cardinals’ Kolten Wong hits a home run.

The Cardinals’ Kolten Wong hits a home run in the fifth inning.

Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks in the fourth inning.

A Cubs fan holds a sign that reads “Las Vegas Loves Kris Bryant.”

Austin Jackson heads to the dugout after striking out in the third inning.

Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler (68) celebrates his second inning two-run home run in Game 2.

Joe Maddon congratulates Jorge Soler after a two-run homer in the second inning.

Jorge Soler (68) celebrates his second inning two-run home run.

Austin Jackson scores as Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina awaits a throw in the second inning.

Austin Jackson scores against Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina in the second inning.

Austin Jackson takes second base as a throw gets away from Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (16) in the second inning.

Jorge Soler hits a two-run home run against the Cardinals.

Austin Jackson with Addison Russell after he scored on a sacrifice bunt by Kyle Hendricks and a throwing error by Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia during the second inning.

Austin Jackson celebrates scoring against the Cardinals in the second inning.

Jorge Soler hits a home run in the second inning.

Kris Bryant after he struck out during the first inning.

Austin Jackson steals third base while the Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter waits for the ball.

Anthony Rizzo scores against the Cardinals.

Addison Russell bunts during the second inning.

Austin Jackson is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the second inning.

The Cardinals’ Kolton Wong reacts as he forces out Starlin Castro in the second inning, but misses the double play.

Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks.

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo attempts to catch a hit during the first inning.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia delivers in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs in St. Louis on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Dexter Fowler chases a home run ball by the Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter in the first inning.

A Cubs fan holds a sign that reads “Yes We Can Go Cubs.”

Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws his first pitch of the game.

Kris Bryant strikes out in the first inning.

Jorge Soler rounds first on the way to second.

Jorge Soler doubles in the first inning.

Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia.

Miguel Montero takes the field for Game 2.

The Budweiser Clydesdales take a lap around the field before the game.

The St. Louis Cardinals grounds crew prepares the batters’ boxes before Game 2.

The St. Louis Cardinals grounds crew prepares the batters’ boxes before Game 2.

Chicago Cubs fan Brent Swanson gets pumped up to “reverse the curse” before Game 2.

Addison Russell walks the field before Game 2.

Old paint drips off the frame used by the grounds crew to paint the batter’s boxes before Game 2.

A Chicago Cubs fan preps for Game 2.

Richie Wedral (left), of Monroe, Louisiana, with his son, Logan.

Jo Finger, of Wapella, Ill., dances with Gautam Patel, before the start of Game 2.

Lily Myers, 7, of Crystal Lake, Ill., waits for Chicago Cubs Jason Motte to sign her ball.

Brent Swansen of Decatur, Ill., flexes his muscles, above the Chicago Cubs dugout, before the start of Game 2.

Fans trying to get the attention of a Chicago Cubs player before the start of Game 2.

A young Chicago Cubs fan sits above the dugout waiting for batting practice before the start of Game 2.

Jason Motte signs autographs before the start of Game 2.