Cubs clinch the 2016 NL Central title

by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Fri Sep 16 07:28:37 GMT-05:00 2016

The Cubs are 2016 National League Central champions with the Giants 6-2 win over the Cardinals on Thursday night.

Chicago captured their first National League Central title since 2008 and clinched after 146 games which is the earliest for an MLB team since the Angels in 2008.

This is the third time since 1903 that the Cubs have advanced to the postseason in consecutive years.

Looks good on you. #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/IZefuh0nNP
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 16, 2016

The first 2016 #postseason spot: #CLINCHED

For the first time since 2008, the @Cubs are NL Central champions. pic.twitter.com/5NZEnrGzcI
— MLB (@MLB) September 16, 2016

The hunt for October is on.

Cubs clinch with the Cardinals' loss Thursday. pic.twitter.com/5pVhCTyv3K
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 16, 2016