Cubs Return to Postseason Play
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PITTSBURGH – the Cubs are heading back to the playoffs!
For the first time in a full season since 2018, the Cubs will compete in postseason baseball. Their 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday secured their spot.
Recent Playoff History
the Cubs previously participated in the playoffs during the shortened 2020 season, but were swept by the Miami Marlins in the National League Wild Card round.
Before that, they faced the Colorado Rockies in the 2018 NL Wild Card game, marking the fourth consecutive year they reached the playoffs without securing a win.From 2015-2017, the cubs enjoyed a successful run, reaching the NLCS three times and culminating in a World Series championship in 2016.
A Celebration, But Not the Finish Line
While the team will savor this achievement, they view it as a step towards a larger goal.
“The celebration part, it’s just us having fun together and having some fun together,” Craig Counsell saeid before Wednesday’s series finale in Pittsburgh. “What’s wrong with that? It is celebrating that you have accomplished something and it’s celebrating us being together. That’s what it’s about, that’s what you celebrate. It’s an thankfulness for each other and the work that we’ve done to get to this point – that’s what the celebration is about.”
Key Takeaways
- The Cubs clinched a playoff berth with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- This marks their first full-season playoff appearance since 2018.
- The team acknowledges the accomplishment but remains focused on further success.
Publication Date: 2025/09/18 08:01:42