Open GIF basket before Cubs-Bucs contest
The Cubs and Pirates meet in the National League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser tonight at 8 p.m. ET in Pittsburgh. As we prepare for this intriguing matchup, which can be seen on TBS, here's a look at some of the top GIFs from each team's season, courtesy of @MLBGIFs.
Cubs
1. Final out of Arrieta's no-no
Gif: Final out of Jake Arrieta's no hitter
Right-hander Jake Arrieta struck out the side in the ninth inning of his Aug. 30 masterpiece, getting the Dodgers' Chase Utley swinging to complete the no-hitter.
2. Bryant's 26th homer
Gif: CHC Kris Bryant 26th home run and curtain call 092215
Third baseman Kris Bryant hit his 26th homer of the season to break Hall of Famer and Cubs icon Billy Williams' single-season rookie homer record, which stood since 1961.
3. Rizzo's evasive slide
Gif: CHC Rizzo evasive slide 070115
Anthony Rizzo somehow made it to third base safely on this ridiculous slide against the Mets.
4. David Ross' scream
Gif: CHC David Ross screaming 060415
Ross, the consummate veteran, showed some emotion after a big play earlier this season.
Pirates
1. Dugout Dancing
With their postseason spot secure, Josh Harrison, Gregory Polanco and Bucs teammates boogie down in the dugout.
2. Polanco's throw to 1st
The Reds learned the hard way that you must always hustle when the ball is hit to Polanco - even if you're just going to first.
3. Starling and Aramis homer
Starling Marte and Aramis Ramirez each felt at home in the mile-high air at Coors Field earlier this season.
4. Cutch acknowledging fans
Gif: Andrew McCutchen acknowledges fans
These Pirates fans caught Andrew McCutchen's eye in Los Angeles, and later went home with batting gloves from the former NL Most Valuable Player.