Chicago Cubs: Greatest moments in Wrigley Field history

Chicago Cubs: Miguel Montero, Game 1 hero

Following an exciting Division Series which laid witness to the Cubs rallying from behind in Game 4 to clinch a berth in the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the club required a bit more late-game magic in Game 1.

Back in the ‘Friendly Confines’ of Wrigley, Lester faced off against Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda. Jumping out to a lightning-quick 3-0 lead after two innings, courtesy of a Kris Bryant RBI double and an exciting steal of home from Baez, Lester was in control throughout the game.

Coming into the game, staked to a 3-1 lead in the eighth after the Dodgers put two men on, Aroldis Chapman struck out two Dodgers hitters in a row before allowing a two-run single to Adrian Gonzalez tying the game.

As luck, or magic, would have it, it would be the eighth inning once again to light the fuse. Joe Blanton came in relief, allowing a leadoff double to Ben Zobrist. After a groundout from Addison Russell and an intentional walk to Jason Heyward, Blanton got Baez to fly out. Another intentional walk loaded the bases for backup catcher Miguel Montero.

With the home crowd rocking and facing an 0-2 pitch with two outs, Montero smashed a ball over the right-field bleachers causing Wrigley to literally shake. It was a historic home run and one that will remain in the annals of Wrigley history forever.