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On This Day in Cubs History: Chicago Clinches 2015 NLDS in Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs clinched the 2015 NLDS at Wrigley Field on October 13 after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals.

Kade Kistner

On This Day in Cubs History: Chicago Clinches 2015 NLDS in Wrigley Field
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October 13 was a good day for the Chicago Cubs, especially in 2015, when they clinched the National League Divisional Series. They did so after defeating their arch-rivals the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 in Game 4, making quick work of their NL Central foes.

Of note, it was their first ever postseason series clinch at home in Wrigley Field. Pretty hard to believe considering the vast history of the franchise.

Many Cubs played hero on the day. Javier Báez helped overcome an early Cardinals lead when he launched a three-run home run in the second inning. The shortstop wasn't the only Chicago player to have a big day as Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber both went on to hit solo shots.

Jason Hammel was the Cubs starter that day, but was yanked after 3.0 innings in which he gave up two earned runs, both on a Steven Piscotty home run.

Trevor Cahill was the winning pitcher, tossing only 1.0 innings of one-run baseball.

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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