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Photos: Dodgers head to the the Championship Series with a 2-1 win over the Giants in NLDS Game 5

San Francisco, CA - October 14: Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Scherzer, right, hugs manager Dave Roberts after game five of the 2021 National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 in San Francisco, CA. The Dodgers won 2-1. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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.
Trea Turner holds onto a baseball during batting practice.
Trea Turner holds onto a baseball during batting practice. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
A San Francisco Giants' security guard walks around the stadium before Game 5.
A San Francisco Giants' security guard walks around the stadium before Game 5. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
A detailed view of a statue of a glove in the outfield of Oracle Park.
A detailed view of a statue of a glove in the outfield of Oracle Park. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Kenley Jansen throws pitches in the bullpen pregame.
Kenley Jansen throws pitches in the bullpen pregame. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
San Francisco Giants fans watch warmups before Game 5.
San Francisco Giants fans watch warmups. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle riles up the fans.
Dodgers starting pitcher Corey Knebel during the first inning.
Dodgers starter Corey Knebel pitches in the first inning. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts looks up to catch a fly ball hit by the San Francisco Giants.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants' Logan Webb
The sun sets behind the stands at Oracle Park
The sun sets behind the stands at Oracle Park during the third inning in game five. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias runs onto the field
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías runs onto the field during the third inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Julio Urias pitches for the Dodgers against the San Francisco Giants.
Julio Urías, who came on in the third inning, delivers a pitch. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
The Dodgers' Justin Turner tosses his bat on an infield grounder
Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores, left, catches the ball to force out Dodgers' Justin Turner
The Dodgers' Cody Bellinger walks out of the batter's box.
Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager goes after a single hit by San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias looks up after allowing a base hit to Giants' Brandon Crawford
Dodgers pitcher Julío Urias looks up after giving up a base hit to the Giants' Brandon Crawford during the fourth inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers catcher Will Smith plays a wild pitch by Julio Urias as Giants' Brandon Crawford heads to second base
Dodgers catcher Will Smith, right, plays a wild pitch by Julio Urías as the Giants' Brandon Crawford, left, heads to second base during the fourth inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias reacts after getting the final out.
Dodgers pitcher Julío Urias reacts after getting the final out during the fourth inning. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers' Mookie Betts steals second base ahead of the tag by Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts, left, steals second base ahead of the tag by San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford during the sixth inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers' Corey Seager reaches second on a double in front of Giants second baseman Donovan Solano
The Los Angeles Dodgers dugout cheers after an RBI double by Corey Seager
The Los Angeles Dodgers dugout cheers after an RBI double by Corey Seager during the sixth inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
San Francisco Giants fans cheer after a solo home run by Darin Ruf
San Francisco Giants fans cheer after a solo home run by Darin Ruf during the sixth inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
San Francisco Giants' Darin Ruf crosses home after a solo home run
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. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias tosses the ball on the mound after allowing a solo home run to Giants' Darin Ruf
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. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
San Francisco Giants fans cheer as starting pitcher Logan Webb prepares to pitch
San Francisco Giants fans cheer as starting pitcher Logan Webb prepares to pitch during the seventh inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen, right, pitches to San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen, right, pitches to San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey during the eighth inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
October 14: Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger gestures after hitting the go-ahead RBI single
Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger gestures after hitting the go-ahead RBI single during the ninth inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Los Angeles Dodgers dugout cheers after an RBI single by Cody Bellinger
The Los Angeles Dodgers dugout cheers after an RBI single by Cody Bellinger during the ninth inning. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria kneels on the field.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria kneels on the field during the ninth inning. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores, right, jumps after forcing out Dodgers' Matt Beaty on a ground out
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. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer reacts after striking out Giants' Wilmer Flores to end game five.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores to end game five. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, celebrates with Max Scherzer after Scherzer struck out Giants' Wilmer Flores
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, celebrates with Max Scherzer after Scherzer struck out San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores after game five. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer, right, celebrates with Will Smith after striking out Giants' Wilmer Flores
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, right, celebrates with Will Smith after striking out San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores to end game five. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias celebrates after game five
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias celebrates after game five. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
San Francisco Giants fans watch as the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after game five
San Francisco Giants fans watch as the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after game five. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Los Angeles Dodgers pose for a team photo after game five
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Scherzer chases his kids on the field after game five
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Scherzer chases his kids on the field after game five. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

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