NLCS Game 5: Cubs 8, Dodgers 4

Javier Baez acknowledges the crowd as he leaves Dodger Stadium following the Cubs victory.

David Ross pumps his fist as he leaves Dodger Stadium after the Cubs victory.

Cubs fans celebrate at the end of Game 5.

The Cubs celebrate their 8-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 5.

Javier Baez is greeted by his teammates after a 3-run double in the eighth inning.

Aroldis Chapman pitches in the ninth inning.

Javier Baez is greeted by his teammates after a 3-run double in the eighth inning.

Javier Baez is checked on by first base coach Brandon Hyde and manager Joe Maddon after limping following a double in the eighth inning.

Ben Zobrist is greeted by third baseman Kris Bryant after scoring from a double by third baseman Javier Baez in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) rounds second with a three-run double in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) rounds the bases after a double in the eighth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Pedro Baez (52) leaves the game in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) connects for a 3 RBI double in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates as Addison Russell scores in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) singles in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) walks through the dugout during the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) in the dugout after scoring in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell scores in the eighth on a base hit by Dexter Fowler.

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) connects for a single in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) reaches first base on a single in the eighth inning.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) gets a hug from Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) in the seventh inning.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reaches first base after a bunt in the seventh inning.

Chicago Cubs pitching coach Chris Bosio (25) talks to starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) on the mound in the seventh inning.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) and first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) wait during an instant replay review in the seventh inning.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) throws out Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (23) in the seventh inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) smiles in the dugout after the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) reacts after getting out of the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) is greeted by his teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) is greeted by his teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) is greeted by teammate Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) is greeted by teammate Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs David Ross and Jon Lester greet Javier Baez and Addison Russell after Russell’s home run in the sixth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Blanton (55) as Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell rounds the bases with a two-run home run in the sixth inning.

Fans reach for a home run by Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) steals second base ahead of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) connects on a two-run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Blanton (55) in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) celebrates his two-run home run with Javier Baez off Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Blanton while catcher Carlos Ruiz waits in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) hugs Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) after his two-run home run in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) gets a base hit in the sixth inning.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez (9) gets a base hit in the sixth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Grant Dayton (75) reacts after getting out of the fifth inning.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) reaches second base after a double in the fourth inning.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) sits in the dugout in the fifth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Howie Kendrick (47) scores in the fourth inning.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) is unable to field the ball as Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Howie Kendrick (47) scores in the fourth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (23) celebrates driving in a run as Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts to bobbling a grounder in the fourth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Howie Kendrick (47) steals third base ahead of a tag by Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) in the fourth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Howie Kendrick (47) wants to challenge to call as he steals third base against Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) in the fourth inning.

Kris Bryant reacts after he misses a double by Dodgers left fielder Howie Kendrick in the fourth inning.

Dodgers left fielder Howie Kendrick hits a double in the fourth inning.

Dodgers left fielder Howie Kendrick steals third base past Kris Bryant in the fourth inning.

Jon Lester celebrates getting out of the third inning.

David Ross in the dugout after flying out in the fourth inning.

Javier Baez hits a double in the fourth inning.

Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda leaves the game as the Cubs bat in the fourth inning.

Jon Lester reacts after striking out Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager to end the third inning.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts watches the third inning.

Kris Bryant can’t catch up to a base hit by Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner in the third inning.

Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda throws to first to beat Dexter Fowler to end the second inning.

Anthony Rizzo catches a throw on a bounce from Jon Lester to retire Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson in the second inning.

Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez strikes out against Jon Lester in the second inning.

Jon Lester catches a ground ball to throw out Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson during the second inning.

Jon Lester delivers in the second inning.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) delivers in the second inning.

Jason Heyward makes a throw in the first inning.

Jon Lester delivers in the first inning.

Dexter Fowler chases a Dodgers hit in the first inning.

Jon Lester delivers in the first inning.

Jason Heyward walks off after striking out with two runners on base in the first inning.

Dexter Fowler scores after a double by Anthony Rizzo in the first inning.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) pitches to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) in the first inning.

Dexter Fowler scores from first on a double by Anthony Rizzo in the first inning.

Dexter Fowler scores in the first inning.

Anthony Rizzo doubles in the first inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs fans watch the first inning.

Dexter Fowler connects for a base hit in the first inning.

Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda delivers to the Cubs in the first inning.

Jon Lester sits in the dugout before the game.

Anthony Rizzo warms up before Game 5 of the NLCS.

Cubs players warm up before Game 5 of the NLCS.

Albert Almora Jr. and left fielder Jorge Soler before Game 5 of the NLCS.

Matt Szczur balances the baseball on his finger and spins it before Game 5 of the NLCS.

Jake Arrieta speaks with sports agent Scott Boras before Game 5 of the NLCS.

Tom Ricketts, Joe Torre and Joe Maddon shake hands before Game 5 of the NLCS.