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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Dodgers Make It 2-0

Dodgers demolish Cubs after capitalizing on record-tying number of errors

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(Newser) – A Cubs defensive collapse in the 5-run second inning helped the Dodgers to a 10-3 win in Game 2 of their NL series, the Chicago Tribune reports. Sloppy infielding behind Carlo Zambrano tied the division series record for errors. The Cubs—who have never won a playoff game west of Chicago—now head to Los Angeles two games down.

"I don't think you can win 97 ballgames playing that way," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. "That wasn't good baseball. In fact, the last two games were probably the two worst games we played all year, from a walking and errors standpoint. It wasn't fun to watch, I can tell you that."

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez reacts after hitting a home run in Game 2 of the NL series against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Chicago. Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez reacts after hitting a home run in Game 2 of the NL series against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Chicago. Photo/M. Spencer Green)   (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Chicago Cubs' fans react in Game 2 of the National League division series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs' fans react in Game 2 of the National League division series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Casey Blake (30) slides safely past Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto during eighth inning baseball action in Game 2 of the National League division series Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Casey Blake (30) slides safely past Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto during eighth inning baseball action in Game 2 of the National League division series Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
A Chicago Cubs fan sits alone in the stands after ninth inning baseball action in Game 2 of the National League division series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Chicago.
A Chicago Cubs fan sits alone in the stands after ninth inning baseball action in Game 2 of the National League division series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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