Sports for 10-19

The Chicago Cubs have forced a fifth game in the National League Championship Series by hitting three solo homers in a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The New York Yankees have a three-games-to-two lead in the American League Division Series following their third straight win over the Astros, 5-0.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is not changing its national anthem policy to require players to stand during the national anthem.

The Burlington Greyhounds fell in Class 5A regional quarterfinal volleyball action against Muscatine in a sweep. Central Lee swept Mid-Prarie in class 3A.

SCC swept Iowa Lakes in college action. In college men’s soccer, Iowa Wesleyan beat Greenville 4-1.