Images: Chicago Cubs drop Game 3 of the NLCS
See action from the third game of the National League Championship Series as the Chicago Cubs fell 5-2 to the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago Tuesday night. The Mets take a 3-0 series lead into Wednesday night's game at Wrigley Field.
Carolyn Spiegel of Joliet shoots a picture of her friends outside Wrigley Field prior to the game.
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Mike and Erika Hutson of Palatine take a selfie prior to the game.
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Fans gather with their signs outside Wrigley Field prior to the game.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Fernando Rodney meets former player Gary Sheffield before the game.
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A young Cubs fan hangs out with his father in the window of Casey Moran's bar before the game.
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Mounted police patrol the intersection of Clark and Addison before the game.
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Joe Maddon, left, talks with New York Mets bench coach Bob Geren prior to the game.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler high-fives players during introductions.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant high-fives players during introductions.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo high-fives players during introductions.
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New York Mets third baseman David Wright high-fives New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo high fives Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber after Schwarber's home run.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Starlin Castro turns a double play on New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores.
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New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy celebrates with New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes after Murphy's home run.
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The Mets and Cubs faced off for game three of the NLCS Tuesday night.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant reaches for a ground ball.
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler celebrates after a solo home run.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Starlin Castro turns a double play on New York Mets third baseman David Wright.
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The Mets and Cubs faced off for game three of the NLCS Tuesday night.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber connects for a home run.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber rounds third base after his home run.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber high-fives Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon after his home run.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Trevor Cahill reacts after giving up a run.
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler celebrates with Chicago Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde after Soler's home run.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant attempts a throw to first base.
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New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy celebrates after beating out a throw to first base.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber just misses a long fly ball in the seventh inning.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber tries to track down a long fly ball in the seventh inning.
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New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy slides into third base.
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New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy slides safely past Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero .
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Starlin Castro reacts after grounding out in the bottom of the ninth inning .
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler walks away after striking out to end the game.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Chris Denorfia reacts after striking out in the eighth inning.
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Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts watches as Kyle Schwarber flies out in the eighth inning. Ricketts is in the blue shirt in the second row at right.
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the game.
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New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy celebrates after the game.
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New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy high-fives teammates after the game.
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Cubs fans exit the stadium as the rain comes down after their 5-2 loss to the Mets.
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