Cubs Head Back to Wrigley Field 1 Game Away From...

LOS ANGELES, CA - The Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-4 Thursday night at Dodger Stadium to get to within one win of the World Series. Addison Russell broke an early 1-1 tie with a two-run home run and Jon Lester pitched a gem on the mound to give the Cubs wins in two of the three games played in Los Angeles in the series.

Chicago Cubs 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4

Cubs lead the series 3-2

Memorable Moment: Russell was the hero for the second consecutive night, hitting a two-run home run against the Dodger's Joe Blanton to give the Cubbies a 3-1 lead.

Moment to Forget: Adrian Gonzalez drove in the first Dodgers run of the game in the fourth inning.

Wins Needed to Break the Curse: 5

Next Game: Dodgers at Cubs, Saturday, Oct. 22

Around the Playoffs: The Cleveland Indians have won the American League Pennant after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series. The winner of this series will play the Indians in the World Series.

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