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Murphy powers Mets past Dodgers into NLCS

Thursday night, the Mets beat the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium to advance to the NLCS (NYM 3, LAD 2). The Amazin's will play the Cubs in the NLCS starting Saturday night in New York.

For now, here are eight things to know about Game 5 of the NLDS.

1. deGrom pitched like an ace.

It is pretty amazing Jacob deGrom allowed only two runs in six innings. The first four batters he faced hit rockets -- the very first batter, Howie Kendrick, hit a line drive at Lucas Duda at first base for an out -- and four of the first five batters he faced reached base, leading to the two runs.