Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an eighth-inning solo home run during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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See images from Game 1 of the NLDS at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Chicago Cubs won 1-0 over the San Francisco Giants on the power of an eighth-inning home run from Javier Baez.
Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an eighth-inning solo home run during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an eighth-inning solo home run during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Theo Epstein, President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs hangs out on the field prior to the game.
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Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward enjoys a lollipop during warmups.
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Joe Maddon hangs out during batting practice.
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Chicago Cubs left fielder Jorge Soler, left, talks with Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder prior to the game.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell flips a baseball around his fingers before the game.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and catcher David Ross talk before the game.
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Fans hang out prior to the game.
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A fan carrying a sign says it all prior to the game.
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Bases are stenciled with the postseason logo.
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Addison Russell tags out the Giants' Gorkys Hernandez on an attempted steal in the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs legend Billy Williams smiles before tossing out the ceremonial first pitch of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Fans receive starting pitcher Jon Lester at the end of an inning during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija high-fives teammates during player introductions of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Ben Zobrist strikes out swinging in the second inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs pitcher Jon Lester delivers in Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Giant Gorkys Hernandez, left, passes first base safely after getting tangled up with Javier Baez of the Cubs during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs pitcher Jon Lester gets fired up on the mound as he escapes a fourth-inning jam during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs catcher David Ross fires to first base during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an eighth-inning solo home run during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Kris Bryant of the Cubs arrives at second base with a double during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an eighth-inning solo home run during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo gets fired up during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs catcher David Ross gets fired up after retiring Johnny Cueto on a bunt out during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs pitcher Jon Lester snags a line shot grounder stuck in his glove in the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago. Lester trotted over and touched first base to complete the out.
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Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto completes a delivery in Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs catcher David Ross and pitcher Jon Lester visit on the mound during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Giants hurler Johnny Cueto heads to the dugout during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Anthony Rizzo flies out in the first inning during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Dexter Fowler reacts after striking out during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an eighth-inning solo home run during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an eighth-inning solo home run during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an eighth-inning solo home run during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Javier Baez of the Cubs hits an eighth-inning solo home run during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Javier Baez, left, and Kris Bryant of the Cubs celebrate a win during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Catcher Willson Contreras and pitcher Aroldis Chapman celebrate a win during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs Manager Joe Maddon, left, congratulates closing pitcher Aroldis Chapman of the Cubs after a win during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Fans react after a Cubs win during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Cubs players congratulate one another on a win during Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez celebrates after making the last out during game one of the National League division series at Wrigley Field in Chicago Friday, October 7, 20016
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez celebrates after making the last out during game one of the National League division series at Wrigley Field in Chicago Friday, October 7, 20016
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez reacts after his eighth-inning home run against the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of the National League division series at Wrigley Field in Chicago Friday. It was the only run of the game.
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