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Dodger Blue > MLB News > 2017 NLCS: Wade Davis Unavailable For Cubs In Game 5 Against Dodgers
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2017 NLCS: Wade Davis Unavailable For Cubs In Game 5 Against Dodgers

Matthew Moreno
October 19, 2017
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It was not until Game 4 that Chicago Cubs closer Wade Davis made his debut in the National League Championship Series. A decision to not call on Davis in Game 2 cost the Cubs as John Lackey surrendered a walk-off home run to Justin Turner in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Manager Joe Maddon explained his closer was unavailable that evening because he’d extended to 44 pitches over 2.1 innings to earn a save in Game 5 of the NL Division Series just three days prior.

With the Cubs facing elimination against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Davis again extended himself, converting a six-out save. He allowed a home run to Turner, threw 48 pitches and faced nine batters.

While the Cubs managed to force the NLCS to a Game 5, they once more are without the services of their closer, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers:

Joe Maddon doesn’t have a closer tonight. It’ll be based on matchups. Don’t expect a starter to pitch in relief either.

Following his club’s win in Game 4, Maddon had already indicated Davis would be unavailable. “This is where the guys got to pretty much do their jobs,” Maddon said.

“We’ll be able to parcel it out a little more cleanly. Strop’s good, C.J.’s good, Lackey’s good, Rondon’s good, Duensing’s good, Montgomery’s good. They’re all good.”

Following his strong outing, Jake Arrieta volunteered to pitch in relief, if necessary. He allowed just one run, walked five, struck out nine and threw 111 pitches over 6.2 innings to help snap the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak in the postseason.

One starter who is not expected to take the mound at Wrigley Field is Jon Lester. He said prior to Game 5 his focus and preparation is on Saturday, which would be a start at Dodger Stadium in Game 6.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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