Cubs rack up big numbers, roll into Fall Classic
A look at some numbers surrounding the Cubs’ magical run this season.
3: Consecutive wins for the Cubs after falling behind the Dodgers 2-1 in the National League Championship Series.
16: Regular-season wins for Cubs right-handed starter Kyle Hendricks this season.
"As sure as God made green apples, someday, the Chicago Cubs are gonna be in a World Series."
— Baseball Tonight (@BBTN) October 23, 2016
- Harry Caray, 1991
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17.5: The amount, in games, by which the Cubs won the N.L. Central.
18: Regular-season wins for Cubs right-handed starter Jake Arrieta this season.
19: Regular-season wins for Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester this season.
This is all still surreal. #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/dSMiY4tuZr
— Chicago Cubs Nation (@Cubs_Fanpage) October 23, 2016
32: Home runs for Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo this season.
39: Home runs for Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant this season.
58: Losses for the Cubs in the regular season.
71: Years since the Cubs were IN the World Series.
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— Cubs Fan Base (@ChicagoCubsBase) October 22, 2016
103: Wins in the regular season for Chicago.
108: Years since the Cubs last WON a World Series.
Can confirm reports of heavy foot traffic at the intersection of Clark and Addison. #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/4CR9q1DZh6
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) October 23, 2016
199: Homers for Chicago this season.
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This story was originally published October 22, 2016 at 11:38 PM with the headline "Cubs rack up big numbers, roll into Fall Classic."