Still, that little fact didn’t stop Chicago and its fans from going absolutely nuts after their team beat the Pirates in the NL wild-card game on Wednesday. It’s like they’re practicing for the real thing.

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Back in Chi-Town, the streets were alive. Who would object to a little crowd surfing?

The locker-room scene was even better. Give them all of the champagne showers.

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Take it in, America. These are your are your World Series NL wild-card champions!