Cubs fly ‘W’ on social media after NLDS win

CHICAGO — There were “W” flags all over Chicago on Wednesday as Cubs fans celebrated the team’s 3-1 series win over the Giants in the National League Division Series. Players were excited, too, about advancing to the NL Championship Series, which begins Saturday night at Wrigley Field (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on FS1) against the winner of the Dodgers-Nationals NLDS series.

The Cub who may be the most popular right now is Javier Baez, who has added more than 23,000 new followers on Instagram and more than 9,000 on Twitter since Game 1 of the NLDS, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. Baez hit the game-winning RBI single in the four-run ninth inning on Tuesday in Game 4.

Game Date Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 7 CHC 1, SF 0 Gm 2 Oct. 8 CHC 5, SF 2 Gm 3 Oct. 10 SF 6, CHC, 5 (13) Gm 4 Oct. 11 CHC 6, SF 5 • Giants vs. Cubs NLDS coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Giants

That rally prompted an outburst of excitement by Cubs players on social media.

Outfielder Matt Szczur, who was not on the NLDS roster but was traveling with the team, added a photo of the champagne-soaked players on the mound at AT&T Park.

We NEVER quit! https://t.co/v6vAHI6gkJ

— Matt Szczur (@superSZCZ4) October 12, 2016

We NEVER quit! https://t.co/v6vAHI6gkJ

Ben Zobrist and his wife, Julianna, joined the fun.

Still trying to process how special that comeback was last night. We never quit. And we aren’t stopping now. On to the NLCS!

— Ben Zobrist (@benzobrist18) October 12, 2016

Still trying to process how special that comeback was last night. We never quit. And we aren’t stopping now. On to the NLCS!

Julianna also posted a photo of them hugging.

This is the one…the nerves still shaking, champagne soaked t-shirt, no words, tears in your eyes, (literally) tak… pic.twitter.com/mj9i4LCyXi

— Julianna Zobrist (@JuliannaZobrist) October 12, 2016 …

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