The New York Mets are headed to the World Series (!)
Ya gotta believe!
Jeurys Familia #27 and Travis d’Arnaud #7 of the New York Mets celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs in game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 21, 2015 in Chicago, Ill.
By
Anna Brand and
Olivia Kestin
Ya gotta believe!
On Wednesday, October 21, 2015, the New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs in game four of the National League Championship Series, advancing to the World Series after a miracle month of stunning home runs and power pitches.
It will be the first time the Mets will be in a World Series in 15 years — they haven’t been World Series champions since 1986.
Players ran through the field with clenched fists in the air after sweeping the series 8 to 3 at Wrigley Field. Champagne was thrown to fans in the stands by manager Terry Collins, and after in the Mets locker room to goggle-covered faces.
Daniel Murphy, whose incredible recent performance has left fans shocked, broke a record with his sixth consecutive postseason home run. In the first inning alone, first baseman Lucas Duda and catcher Travis d’Arnaud hit back-to-back homers.
Game 1 of the World Series will be Tuesday either in Kansas City or Toronto.
Jeurys Familia #27 and Travis d’Arnaud #7 of the New York Mets celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs in game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 21, 2015 in Chicago, Ill.Getty ImagesThe New York Mets celebrate after Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the Chicago Cubs, Oct. 21, 2015, in Chicago, Ill.APJeurys Familia #27 of the New York Mets celebrates on field after defeating the Chicago Cubs in game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 21, 2015 in Chicago, Ill.Getty ImagesThe New York Mets dugout rushes the field to celebrate with his team after defeating the Chicago Cubs in game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 21, 2015 in Chicago, Ill.Getty ImagesNew York Mets fans cheer after game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 21, 2015 in Chicago, Ill.Getty ImagesNew York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) celebrates after defeating the Chicago Cubs in game four of the NLCS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 21, 2015 in Chicago, Ill.USA Today SportsDaniel Murphy #28 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against Fernando Rodney #57 of the Chicago Cubs during game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 21, 2015 in Chicago, Ill.Getty ImagesNew York Mets players celebrate after Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the Chicago Cubs, Oct. 21, 2015, in Chicago.APNew York Mets’ Daniel Murphy celebrates after Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, in Chicago.APChicago Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel wipe his face after being relieved during the second inning of Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the New York Mets, Oct. 21, 2015, in Chicago.APA Chicago Cubs fan holds up a sign after Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the New York Mets, Oct. 21, 2015, in Chicago.AP
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