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Cubs rack up big numbers, roll into Fall Classic

The Cubs and their fans raised the “W” flag on Saturday night, and it was a big “W.” The 5-0 win over Los Angeles landed them in the World Series for the first time since 1945.
The Cubs and their fans raised the “W” flag on Saturday night, and it was a big “W.” The 5-0 win over Los Angeles landed them in the World Series for the first time since 1945. The Associated Press

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.

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.

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.

103: Wins in the regular season for Chicago.

108: Years since the Cubs last WON a World Series.

199: Homers for Chicago this season.

Chris La Marr

This story was originally published October 22, 2016 at 11:38 PM with the headline "Cubs rack up big numbers, roll into Fall Classic."

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