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In what was perhaps one of the most dramatic fashions possible, the Dodgers are headed to the NLCS to face the Cubs on Saturday thanks to yesterday’s 4-3 win in Game 5 over the Nationals in the NLDS. Because hey, who didn’t expect the Julio Urias to get the win, Kenley Jansen to get the hold, and Clayton Kershaw to get the save, right?
Right.
Kenley, how ya feeling?
Appropriate since he emptied the tank for the team with 51 pitches, and him and Clayton also got the post-game field interview.
The two @Dodgers' closers: Kenley Jansen & Clayton Kershaw talk with @jonmorosi after their team's HUGE win. https://t.co/7XBfFK2ItA
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 14, 2016
The SportsNet LA crew talked about the overall team win, which was not incorrect.
"Complete team win. Unbelievable."@Nomar5, @TheRealJHair, @OrelHershiser & @_JohnHartung on tonight's #Dodgers Game 5 win over #Nats: pic.twitter.com/YUMoacQ0KV
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) October 14, 2016
How hype was the game? James Worthy was hype.
When @JamesWorthy42 runs on set! @Dodgers @SportsNetLA @TheRealJHair @OrelHershiser @_JohnHartung pic.twitter.com/faTWvURjnk
— Erin Edwards (@ErinEdwards___) October 14, 2016
And let the party begin in the clubhouse.
Let the party begin!
Go ahead, @Dodgers! #NLDS #postseason https://t.co/HIiJRamSv8
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 14, 2016
Team picture/celebration with Josh Reddick wearing a WWE ref uniform cause of course.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 14, 2016
Adrian Gonzalez and Justin Turner seemed to be enjoying it.
NLCS bound! #LALovesOctober pic.twitter.com/H2PNRTLegr
— Adrián González OLY (@Adrian_ElTitan) October 14, 2016
And Kenta Maeda‘s translator, Will Ireton, was so lit he was on the floor.
Things are getting a little too crazy in the @Dodgers' clubhouse #LALovesOctober https://t.co/FlNZoU3W1r
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 14, 2016
Reddick again … uh … yeah.
Josh Reddick is your banana hammock bandit (h/t @CorkGaines) pic.twitter.com/AAWxCSJq0s
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) October 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/CorkGaines/status/786802039217004544
Josh Reddick has the right idea about pants pic.twitter.com/cPDncf8glk
— Ted Berg (@OGTedBerg) October 14, 2016
No comment.
Oh yeah, Kenley? He’s gonna be a starter next year.
An exclusive look inside the @Dodgers clubhouse after the stunning #NLDS clinch. pic.twitter.com/Yfg3ZLmbcG
— MLB (@MLB) October 14, 2016
There’s also a ton of other celebration pictures here from Jon SooHoo. Who else?
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Just like when they clinched during the regular season, players sent messages to fans, this time from JT, Joc Pederson, Corey Seager, and Andre Ethier.
Not done yet! pic.twitter.com/H5LZVPR3ut
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 14, 2016
Party starter, @yungjoc650! pic.twitter.com/9rpZf9TQlm
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 14, 2016
Again…NOT. DONE. YET. #LALovesOctober pic.twitter.com/tl5IkLkkSJ
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 14, 2016
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Dave Roberts was interviewed and talked about the decisions.
He managed the game perfectly. @Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts talks with @jonmorosi after his team's NLCS-advancing win. #postseason pic.twitter.com/toxTGPLppW
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 14, 2016
Corey seemed happy.
“That’s what playoff baseball is about”- @coreyseager_5 talks with @jonmorosi after the @Dodgers win to advance to the NLCS. #LALovesOctober pic.twitter.com/OHWGUG4UQW
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 14, 2016
Joc talked about his key hit.
His swing changed the game. @yungjoc650 talks to @jonmorosi about his home run & the @Dodgers' victory. #LALovesOctober #postseason pic.twitter.com/em1oONQAYc
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 14, 2016
Everybody in the studio had a laugh about the spin rate comment.
Pete Rose lost it after Joc Pederson's interview from the locker room. Crazy laughing. pic.twitter.com/WwAjx5T3Jw
— Ryan Walton (@RyanCPWalton) October 14, 2016
A-Gon talked about playing in one of the better games in postseason history.
“It’s one of the best games in history right there."- @Dodgers' @Adrian_ElTitan to @jonmorosi pic.twitter.com/UgqQymrGmz
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 14, 2016
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This team seems to thrive on desperation, which is something quite unique to Dodger teams since 1988. I’m not saying this means the Dodgers are gonna win the World Series or even beat the Cubs in the NLCS, but I think it gives them a shot, because inevitably the playoffs devolve into desperate messes and that’s probably the best chance for the Dodgers to survive and advance yet again.
Here’s hoping.
