The Chicago Cubs closed in on their first World Series trip since 1945 by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Thursday in Game 5 of their National League playoff. After busting out of his post-season slump Wednesday, Russell hit a two-run homer for the second straight game. This one was a sixth-inning drive off losing pitcher Joe Blanton that gave Chicago a 3-1 lead. “I was just kind of along for the ride.”Anthony Rizzo’s run-scoring double gave the Cubs a 1-0 lead in the first. Baez stole second before Russell’s shot to left-centre put the Cubs ahead on another unusually hot night at Dodger Stadium.

Source: National Post October 21, 2016 05:39 UTC