Dodgers-Cardinals: Game 2
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Dodgers pinch-hitter
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Dodgers infielder
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Dodgers teammates pile on
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Dodgers pinch-hitter
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Dodgers pinch-hitter
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Dodgers second baseman
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Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday dropped a ball hit by Dodgers first baseman James Loney in the ninth inning of Game 2 Thursday night. The Dodgers went on to win the game, 3-2. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Dodgers pinch-runner
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Dodgers left fielder
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw leaves the game in the seventh inning after Cardinals third baseman
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Andre Ethier rounds third base after his home run off Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright tied the score in the fourth inning of Game 2 on Thursday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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The crowd erupts as Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier rounds first base after hitting a solo home run to tie the score in the fourth inning of Game 2 on Thursday. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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Dodgers first baseman James Loney stretches his neck during during Game 2 on Thursday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday hits a solo home run in the second inning Thursday off Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)
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Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch during the first inning Thursday. Kershaw gave up a second inning solo home run to Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Actor
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Guitarist Slash performs the national anthem before the start of Game 2 of the National League division series between the Dodgers and Cardinals on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)