Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Scherzer, right, hugs manager Dave Roberts after game five.
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The San Francisco Giants lose 2-1 in Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Thursday night. The Dodgers secured their road to the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves.
Kenley Jansen heads a soccer ball during warmups before Game 5.
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Trea Turner holds onto a baseball during batting practice.
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A San Francisco Giants’ security guard walks around the stadium before Game 5.
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A detailed view of a statue of a glove in the outfield of Oracle Park.
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Kenley Jansen throws pitches in the bullpen pregame.
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San Francisco Giants fans watch warmups.
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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle riles up the fans.
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Dodgers starter Corey Knebel pitches in the first inning.
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Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts gets under a fly ball hit by Darin Ruf during the first inning.
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Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants’ Logan Webb to retire the side in the second inning.
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The sun sets behind the stands at Oracle Park during the third inning in game five.
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Dodgers pitcher Julio UrÃas runs onto the field during the third inning.
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Julio UrÃas, who came on in the third inning, delivers a pitch.
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Justin Turner tosses his bat on an infield grounder as San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb plays the ball during the fourth inning.
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San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores, left, catches the ball to force out Los Angeles Dodgers’ Justin Turner during the fourth inning.
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Cody Bellinger heads out of the batter’s box after striking out in the third inning.
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Shortstop Corey Seager goes after a single hit by the Giants’ Brandon Crawford during the fourth inning.
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Dodgers pitcher JulÃo Urias looks up after giving up a base hit to the Giants’ Brandon Crawford during the fourth inning.
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Dodgers catcher Will Smith, right, plays a wild pitch by Julio UrÃas as the Giants’ Brandon Crawford, left, heads to second base during the fourth inning.
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Dodgers pitcher JulÃo Urias reacts after getting the final out during the fourth inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, left, steals second base ahead of the tag by San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford during the sixth inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager, right, reaches second as San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano is unable to catch a pass for an RBI double during the sixth inning.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers dugout cheers after an RBI double by Corey Seager during the sixth inning.
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San Francisco Giants fans cheer after a solo home run by Darin Ruf during the sixth inning.
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San Francisco Giants’ Darin Ruf, right, crosses home after a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith looks on during the sixth inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias tosses the ball on the mound after allowing a solo home run to San Francisco Giants’ Darin Ruf during the sixth inning.
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San Francisco Giants fans cheer as starting pitcher Logan Webb prepares to pitch during the seventh inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen, right, pitches to San Francisco Giants’ Buster Posey during the eighth inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger gestures after hitting the go-ahead RBI single during the ninth inning.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers dugout cheers after an RBI single by Cody Bellinger during the ninth inning.
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San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria kneels on the field during the ninth inning.
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San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores, right, jumps after forcing out Los Angeles Dodgers’ Matt Beaty on a ground out during the ninth inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants’ Wilmer Flores to end game five.
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Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, celebrates with Max Scherzer after Scherzer struck out San Francisco Giants’ Wilmer Flores after game five.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, right, celebrates with Will Smith after striking out San Francisco Giants’ Wilmer Flores to end game five.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias celebrates after game five.
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San Francisco Giants fans watch as the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after game five.
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San Francisco, CA - October 14:
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Scherzer chases his kids on the field after game five.
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