NLCS Game 1: Cubs 8, Dodgers 4

“W” flags appear in the bleachers after the Cubs’ win.

Miguel Montero greets Hector Rondon after the Cubs’ win.

Addison Russell doubles off Dodgers’ Andrew Toles to end the game.

Hector Rondon unable to catch a throw from Anthony Rizzo, allowing a single by Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson in the ninth inning.

Hector Rondon pitches in the ninth inning.

Miguel Montero is greeted in the dugout after his grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero is greeted at the plate after his grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero hits a grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero is greeted at the plate after his grand slam in the eighth inning.

Dodgers players react in the dugout as Miguel Montero rounds first base after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero rounds the bases past first base coach Brandon Hyde after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero takes a curtain call after his grand slam in the eighth inning.

Jason Heyward, Chris Coghlan and Ben Zobrist wait for Miguel Montero at home plate after his grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero gets high-fives in the dugout after his grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero smashes a grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero is met at home plate after his grand slam in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero connects for a grand slam in the eighth inning.

Dexter Fowler homers in the eighth inning.

Miguel Montero is congratulated after his eighth-inning grand slam.

Javier Baez reacts after he flies out with two runners on base in the eighth inning.

Ben Zobrist chats with Cubs third base coach Gary Jones in the eighth inning.

Ben Zobrist reacts after his double in the eighth inning.

David Ross stands near home plate after Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez hits a two-run single in the eighth inning.

David Ross stands as Dodgers’ Chase Utley and Andrew Toles score in the eighth inning.

Aroldis Chapman reacts after giving up a two-run single to Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez in the eighth inning.

Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager strikes out against Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning.

Aroldis Chapman pitches in the eighth inning.

Pedro Strop departs in the eighth inning.

Kris Bryant falls after he can’t get Dodgers Andrew Toles out at third base in the eighth inning.

Dodgers right fielder Andrew Toles gets to third base in front of Kris Bryant in the eighth inning.

From left, Addison Russell, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez wait during a pitching change in the eighth inning.

Eddie Vedder, Chris Chelios and John Cusack watch the action from Game 1.

David Ross tags Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson out to complete the strikeout to end the top of the seventh inning.

Carl Edwards Jr. pitches to the Dodgers in the seventh inning.

Travis Wood hands the ball to Joe Maddon after facing, and forcing out, one batter in the seventh inning.

Jon Lester gets applause as he heads back into the dugout after being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning.

Javier Baez hits a double in the sixth inning.

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts talks with Earvin “Magic” Johnson behind the plate.

The Cubs play the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS.

Addison Russell loses his bat on a swing in the fifth inning.

Addison Russell gets out of the way of a pitch in the fifth inning.

Dodgers relief pitcher Pedro Baez pitches in the fifth inning.

Dodgers pinch-hitter Andre Ethier homers off Jon Lester in the fifth inning.

Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier, center, gets a high-five from Howie Kendrick after his solo home run in the fifth inning.

Kris Bryant throws out Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson in the fifth inning.

Anthony Rizzo waits for the Kris Bryant throw as Jon Lester ducks from a Joc Pederson bunt in the fifth inning.

Javier Baez flies out in the fourth inning.

Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda is at the center of a huddle on the mound after walking Jon Lester in the fourth inning.

Dexter Fowler is greeted by Jon Lester after Fowler made a diving catch on a Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz line drive in the fourth inning.

Dexter Fowler tosses the ball to a fan in the bleachers after diving to catch a fly ball from Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz in the fourth inning.

Dexter Fowler catches a fly ball hit by Dodgers’ Carlos Ruiz in the fourth inning.

Dexter Fowler makes a diving catch on a Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz line drive in the fourth inning.

Anthony Rizzo strikes out in the third inning.

Dexter Fowler catches a ball from Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner in the third inning.

Javier Baez after stealing home against the Dodgers in the second inning.

Javier Baez steals home against Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz in the second inning.

Javier Baez steals home as he is tagged by Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz in the second inning.

Javier Baez is safe at home after scoring on a steal attempt from third base in the second inning.

Javier Baez steals home as he is tagged by Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz in the second inning.

Jason Heyward celebrates scoring in the second inning on a Javier Baez double off Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda.

Javier Baez slides into second base on his RBI double in the second inning.

Javier Baez points after sliding safe into second base in front of Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager during the second inning.

Cubs third base coach Gary Jones points to Jason Heyward after Heyward hits a triple in the second inning.

Jason Heyward slides into third base on a lead-off triple in the second inning.

Jason Heyward hits a lead-off triple in the second inning.

David Ross tags out Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez at home to end the second inning.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, left, watches the Cubs and Dodgers from behind the plate.

Jon Lester and David Ross talk in the second inning.

Dexter Fowler is greeted by teammates after scoring in the first inning on a Kris Bryant double.

Dexter Fowler heads to the dugout after scoring Kris Bryant’s double in the first inning.

Kris Bryant rounds first base on his RBI double in the first inning.

Kris Bryant hits an RBI double in the first inning.

Dexter Fowler connects for a single in the first inning.

Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda delivers in the first inning.

Jon Lester delivers to the Dodgers in the first inning.

Jon Lester delivers to the Dodgers in the first inning.

Jon Lester throws the first pitch in Game 1 of the NLCS.

Joe Maddon and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shake hands at the beginning of Game 1.

Kris Bryant is introduced before Game 1.

The Cubs and the Dodgers line up for the National Anthem.

Jason Heyward greets teammates during player introductions.

Jon Lester warms up before Game 1.

The sun sets over Wrigley Field before the game.

Ben Zobrist and Chris Coghlan prepare for Game 1.

Usher Nancy Carstedt wipes down seats before the start of Game 1.

Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant take in batting practice before the game.

Kris Bryant warms up before Game 1.

A man sits alone in the bleachers before the game.

An advertisement featuring Cubs manager Joe Maddon is seen from outside the bleachers.

Javier Baez and his MLB tattoo before Game 1.

Javier Baez prepares before Game 1.

Nestor Hernedez walks the perimeter of Wrigley Field impersonating a dinosaur and proclaiming that he, “Waited 65 million years for this.”

Kris Bryant warms up before the game.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta warms up before Game 1 of the NLCS.

Chicago Cubs fan Andrew Pilarcik drinks a beer while sitting on a second floor window ledge on Waveland Avenue before Game 1 of the NLCS.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks warms up before Game 1 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field.