Cubs beat Dodgers 5-0 to reach 1st World Series since 1945

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    Anthony Rizzo caught the ball for the final out and Wrigley Field erupted.

    "I'm sleeping with this thing tonight," the Chicago Cubs first baseman told the pulsating crowd moments later, kissing the prized souvenir. "Are you kidding me? We're going to the World Series."

    Cubs ... World Series? Yes, the Cubbies!

    Next up, Game 1 in Cleveland.

    With fans chanting, singing and waving those Ws, shaking the century-old ballpark and jamming the streets of Wrigleyville, the Cubs celebrated a moment many of their faithful wondered whether they would ever see.

    Kyle Hendricks outpitched Clayton Kershaw, Rizzo and Willson Contrerashomered early and the Cubs took their first pennant since 1945, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 Saturday night to win the NL Championship Series in six games.

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