Cubs 5-0 Dodgers (Oct 22, 2016) Game Recap - ESPN
Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB game from October 22, 2016 on ESPN.
www.espn.comDirect answer: The 2016 NLCS Game 6 between the Dodgers and Cubs occurred on October 22, 2016, with the Cubs winning the series 4-2 and clinching their first pennant in 71 years by defeating the Dodgers 5-0 at Wrigley Field.
Notes and context:
- The Cubs jumped ahead early, scoring in the first inning and adding on, then cruised to a 5-0 victory behind Kyle Hendricks and a shutout performance by the Cubs pitching staff. This win clinched the Cubs’ trip to the World Series to face the Cleveland Guardians.[3][4]
- Game 6 atmosphere was electric at Wrigley, as Chicago secured the pennant in a hostile environment for L.A. fans, marking a historic moment for the franchise.[4][10]
- If you’d like, I can pull the box score, key hits, and pitching lines from MLB/ESPN recaps and provide a concise table.[1][2]