Updated: Oct. 22, 2015 at 12:26 PM

Mets advance to the World Series (142 images)

The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs on October 21, 2015 in an 8-3 victory that earned them a spot in the upcoming Wold Series. This photo collection features a look back at the season that secured the New York team its fifths trip to the World Series and first since 2000.

New York Mets Daniel Murphy (28) celebrates after his two run home run off Chicago Cubs Fernando Rodney in the eight inning of game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on October 21, 2015. Murphy made Major League history by being the first person to homer in six straight post season games. Photo by Jim Prisching/UPI

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The Chicago Cubs come out of the clubhouse after game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets to thank their fans at Wrigley Field in Chicago on October 21, 2015. The Mets defeated the Cubs 8-3 to win the NLCS 4-0. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI

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New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia (R) embraces catcher Travis d'Arnaud (C) as the celebration begins as the Mets sweep the Chicago Cubs in game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on October 21, 2015. The Mets defeated the Cubs 8-3. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI

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New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia celebrates after striking out the final Chicago Cubs batter and completing the series sweep in game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on October 21, 2015. The Mets defeated the Cubs 8-3. Photo by Jim Frischling/UPI

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