Enrique Hernandez (14) celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of Game 5 of the NLCS. CHICAGO – After 29 years and an untold number of replays of the astonishing home run that was their last real highlight, the Los Angeles Dodgers have returned to the World Series. On a mild Thursday night at Wrigley Field, the Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs, 11-1, to win the best-of-seven National League Championship Series in five games.