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Cubs lose 6-1 to the Dodgers in game three of the NLCS

Cubs lost to the Dodgers 6-1 in game three of the NLCS, October 18, 2017.

  Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) tags out Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor (3) in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs fans react to their loss of Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) throws out Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor (3) during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) reacts to his single in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) throws during the first inning Championship Series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a home run in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) watches home run in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) is greeted by Kris Bryant (17) after his first inning home run during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) reacts to his single in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) reacts to giving up a home run to Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier (16) in the second inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) reacts to giving up a home run to Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier (16) in the second inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier (16) is greeted after his home run during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) slides out of the way of a pitch during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) reacts after striking Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) out in the third inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) reacts while at bat in the third inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs fans in the 8th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  A fan reacts at the end of Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  The national anthem is sang before Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts after grounding out in the third inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) reels in a long shot to end the fourth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) and starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) celebrate getting out of the fourth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) watches his hit as he heads to first base in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (6) throws in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  A fan checks his phone as he sits alone in the 200 section of seating before Game 3 of the National League championship series between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell pops out to Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell backpedals to catch a pop fly by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes to end the fourth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo picks up a Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) bunt and holds the runner at second while throwing out Darvish during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor hits an RBI triple as Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) fields the throw from the outfield during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo throws out Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) tags out Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor (3) in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) stretches to put out Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley (26) during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) can't hold on a shot to the outfield and loses it in the ivy in the seventh inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (46) reacts to walking a batter in the 7th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (46) reacts after getting out of the 7th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Fans try to grab a foul ball in the 7th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) reacts after striking out in the 7th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) reacts after being hit by a pitch in his arm in the 8th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) walks in the 8th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) can't catch a Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) foul pop up in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs fans react during the 8th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) puts the tag on Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) at second base during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (27) loses his bat in the 9th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) reacts after striking out in the 9th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) waves his bat after striking out to end the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) wags his finger at Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) after catching him trying to stretch a single in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) reacts after striking out in the 9th inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Fans cheer as Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) rounds the bases after his home run in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a home run in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
  Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig reacts to teammates in the first base dugout after getting a base hit against Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks during Game 3 of the National League championship series, Oct, 17 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
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