The Chicago Cubs' magical season continued with yet another win Friday as they shut out NL Central counterparts the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0.
Thanks to a dominant pitching performance from right-hander Jake Arrieta - who tossed seven innings of shutout ball, which included 10 strikeouts - the Cubs earned their 98th victory of the season, hitting the mark for the first time since 1945, while also tying a franchise record for wins at Wrigley Field with 56.
Chicago's 98-55 record is the best in baseball, and their 56 wins at home is tops around the league as well.
They will clinch home-field advantage in the National League portion of the postseason if the Washington Nationals lose at PNC Park tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Cubs have already clinched a playoff spot - the only team in baseball to do so thus far.