Images: New York Mets complete sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS
See action from the fourth game of the National League Championship Series as the Chicago Cubs fell 8-3 to the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago Tuesday night. The Mets advance to the World Series with the win.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia celebrates with teammates.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comMembers of the Chicago Cubs acknowledge the crowd on the third base side after the game.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia goes to his knees after the final out.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comMembers of the Chicago Cubs acknowledge the crowd on the third base side after the game.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs second baseman Starlin Castro grimaces after colliding with Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez as they pursued a ground ball by New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson in the sixth inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs second baseman Starlin Castro warms up prior to the game.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comCubs fans wait to get into the stadium.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comClear skies were featured at Wrigley Field for the game.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.comRabid Cubs fans were out in force in front of Wrigley Field Wednesday.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.comMatt Carlson along with his mom Miriam Schneider of Downers Grove join birthday girl Marie Carlson, 23, of Texas who for a birthday gift was flown in to see Game four.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.comMets' fans break out the brooms.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs and New York Mets fans hurry to Wrigley Field for the start of the game.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs and New York Mets fans hurry to Wrigley Field for the start of the game.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber misses a line drive off the bat of New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores in the first inning .
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler reacts after grounding out in the first inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon talks to his infield after taking starting pitcher Jason Hammel out of the game in the second inning .
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs relief pitcher Travis Wood reacts after giving up a two-run double to New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda in the second inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reacts after grounding out in the second inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs second baseman Starlin Castro reacts after striking out in the second inning .
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez comes down on New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores as Flores steals second base.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel leaves the mound in the second inning.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler is beat to the bag as he grounds out in the second inning.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel covers his mouth as manager Joe Maddon comes to replace him in the second inning.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel adjusts his trousers as New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda rounds third base with a three-run home run in the first inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel reacts after giving up a solo home run to New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud to make the score 4-0 in the first inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler reacts in centerfield in the sixth inning.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon acknowledges the crowd after the Cubs were swept in four games by the New York Mets in the NLCS.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy celebrates with New York Mets center fielder Juan Lagares after Murphy's eighth-inning home run.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comDueling signs fly in the bleachers during the game.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy watches a home run in the top of the eighth inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy celebrates after his eighth-inning home run
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets third baseman David Wright and New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy celebrate at the plate after Murphy's home run in the eighth inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy celebrates after his eighth-inning home run.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comTeammates mob New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia after the final out.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comCubs players react after the game.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comCubs players react after the game.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comMembers of the Chicago Cubs acknowledge the crowd after the game.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comFans stream out of Wrigley Field in the eighth inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comA Mets fan holds a poster of a broom after the game.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores catches a foul ball in the sixth inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber comes up short on a diving attempt at a fly ball.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comNew York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia celebrates his team's NLCS win against the Chicago Cubs.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler reacts after grounding out in the first inning.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comCubs fans never gave up in the National League Championship Series.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud high-fives New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud .
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comChicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo tosses a couple baseballs to fans as he exits the field in the ninth inning .
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comFans cover their heads with "W" towels during the game.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comNew York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores celebrates with New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy after a foul catch.
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