Photos: Chris Taylor’s home run blast launches Dodgers over Cardinals

A baseball rose from struggling Chris Taylor’s wildest imagination and floated into a city’s wildest dreams Wednesday night, landing in legend and legacy and the Dodger Stadium left-field pavilion.

Cue the bouncing blue home-plate mosh pit. Cue Chavez Ravine rocking from its ancient core. Cue “I Love L.A.!”

And, yes, yes, yes, bring on the Giants!

Chris Taylor hits the game-winning two-run home run during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Chris Taylor celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting the game-winning two-run home run.

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Taylor runs past a dejected St Louis Cardinals bench.

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Taylor reacts while running the bases.

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St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (29) stares into the outfield after Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor (3) hit a two-run homer to win the National League Wild Card game at Dodger Stadium.

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Taylor reacts while running the bases after his 2-run homer wins the game against the St Louis Cardinals.

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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina walks off the field as the Dodgers pour out of the dugout to celebrate.

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Chris Taylor rounds the bases after hitting the game-winning two-run home run.

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Chris Taylor rounds the bases after hitting the game-winning two-run home run during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Chris Taylor celebrates while rounding the bases.

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Dodgers celebrate and look at Chris Taylor’s thrown helmet as he approaches home plate.

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Chris Taylor celebrates with Steven Souza Jr., left, and Cody Bellinger among others while crossing home plate.

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