WATCH: Cubs celebrate on-field as 2016 NL Central Champs

Tony Crumpton · Senior Editor · Friday, September 16 2016

The Cubs are 2016 National League Central champions with the Giants 6-2 win over the Cardinals on Thursday night. The team celebrated with the fans before Friday afternoon's game against the Brewers at Wrigley Field. A Full celebration will occur after the game.

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.

Play ball! https://t.co/l2Zl4EyogR #FlyTheW https://t.co/6OykG8JqaN
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 16, 2016

Tip your caps to the 2016 NL Central Division Champion @Cubs...pretty special moment here at Wrigley #CubsTalk pic.twitter.com/zUgnetT3bn
— Kelly Crull (@Kelly_Crull) September 16, 2016