The Chicago Cubs took an early lead off Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, and Kyle Hendricks did most of the rest as the Cubs won their first National League pennant since 1945. Lester, a two-time World Series champion in Boston, was 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA in two starts against the Dodgers. The Cubs shook off back-to-back shutout losses earlier in this series by pounding the Dodgers for 23 runs to win the final three games. Pitching on five days' rest, the 2014 National League MVP threw 30 pitches in the first. Manager Joe Maddon's team, deemed World Series favorites since spring training, topped the majors with 103 wins, then beat the Giants and Dodgers in the playoffs.

Source: Fox News October 23, 2016 02:58 UTC