SI.com · Oct 12, 2016
Cubs make history to reach NLCS, end Giants’ even-year playoff magic
Three thoughts on the Cubs’ remarkable 6–5 comeback win over the Giants in Game 5 of the National League Division Series at AT&T Park on Tuesday night.
Ninth life
For eight innings Chicago barely resembled the offense that scored 808 runs, third most in the majors this year, managing just two runs and two hits against San Francisco starter Matt Moore. As soon as Giants manager Bruce Bochy went to his bullpen, however, the Cubs pounced. Down by three runs and three outs away from elimination, Chicago put up a four-run ninth inning against five different San Francisco relievers to turn a 5–2 deficit into a 65 victory.