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Division Series

The Cubs celebrate their NLDS series victory over the Braves at Turner Field. (John Bazemore/AP)

The Cubs, anchored by another stellar performance from Kerry Wood, ended a 95-year drought on Sunday night with their 5-1 Game 5 win at Turner Field. The 3-2 series win was the Cubs' first postseason series victory since their 1908 World Series win. More >

Game 1: CHC 4 @ ATL 2 Box | Wrapup

Game 2: CHC 3 @ ATL 5 Box | Wrapup

Game 3: ATL 1 @ CHC 3 Box | Wrapup

Game 4: ATL 6 @ CHC 4 Box | Wrapup

Game 5: CHC 5 @ ATL 1 Box | Wrapup

Series Preview

Cubs preview

Wood gets the call in Game 1
Right-hander Kerry Wood pitched against the Braves in the 1998 postseason. That was his rookie year, and Wood, formerly known as Kid K, is all grown up now. Full story >

• Upstarts meet veterans
• Cubs' facts and figures
• Cubs postseason history
• Video: Cubs season recap

Braves preview

Baker: Ortiz can only get better
Life isn't quite the same as it was a year ago for Russ Ortiz and Dusty Baker. But some things are beginning to, once again, feel familiar for these two former Giants. Full story >

• This could be the Braves' year
• Braves' facts and figures
• Braves postseason history
• Video: Braves season recap

Game 1, Sept. 30, 2003 Cubs 4, Braves 2 Wrapup >

In clutch, Wood breaks out the lumber In Game 1, the Majors' strikeout leader went head-to-head with the National League's win leader. In the end, Kerry Wood, who struck out 11 and smacked a two-run double in the sixth, led the Cubs to a 4-2 win in the first game of the NL Division Series at Turner Field. More >
Bullpen gets the job done \| More >

Borowski credits his setup men \| Wood talks about his night \| More >

Ortiz allows four runs in the sixth: 56K \| 300K \| Alou grabs Furcal's liner: 56K \| 300K \| More >

Game 2, Oct. 1, 2003 Braves 5, Cubs 3 Wrapup >

Crazy 8th: Cubs tie game, Braves tie DS With the possibility of a two-game deficit staring them in the face, the Atlanta Braves clawed back for a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field. Mark DeRosa's two-run double off Dave Veres in the eighth inning topped off the rally and nailed down the win for Atlanta. More >
Smoltz holds it down in ninth \| More >

Marcus Giles' RBI single \| DeRosa doubles in two runs \| More >

Grudzielanek is safe at home: 56K \| 300K \| Hampton fans six Cubs in a row: 56K \| 300K \| More >

Oct. 2, 2003

Cubs coverage

Prime time debut for Cubs' sensation
Game 3 will see a prime-time matchup, and that's perfect for Mark Prior, who went 18-6 with a 2.43 ERA this season. More >

• Offenses struggling early in NLDS
• Cubs notes: Welcome to chilly confines

Braves coverage

Friendly confines a friend to Maddux
Greg Maddux, who began his career with the Cubs, always looks forward to reacquainting himself with Wrigley Field. More >

• Braves notes: Cox leaning toward Ortiz
• Braves have the right attitude

Game 3, Oct. 3, 2003 Cubs 3, Braves 1 Wrapup >

No. 22's two-hitter gives Cubs DS win No. 2 Mark Prior, in his first career postseason appearance, threw a two-hitter to outduel Atlanta's Greg Maddux and move the Cubs one game closer to capturing their first NLDS. Randall Simon's two-run single in the first and Aramis Ramirez's RBI double in the eighth gave the Cubs all the offense they needed. More >
Passing the torch at Wrigley \| Ex-Bucs help Cubs seek treasure \| More >

Simon singles in two runs \| Giles' sac fly \| More >

Sheffield is hit by a pitch 56K \| 300K \| Mark Prior finishes off the Braves 56K \| 300K \| More >

Game 4, Oct. 4, 2003 Braves 6, Cubs 4 Wrapup >

Braves force Game 5 with Wrigley win Chipper Jones (pictured) hit a pair of two-run home runs, leading the Braves as they forced a fifth game in their NLDS against the Cubs with a 6-4 Game 4 win at Wrigley Field. More >
Destined to go the distance \| Cubs trip in NLCS quest \| More >

Karros hits another home run \| C. Jones' second two-run tater \| More >

Smoltz retires Sosa to end Game 4 56K \| 300K \| More >

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