Wrigleyville Braces for More Celebrating as Cubs Advance to NLDS

Nine fans were carted off the jail on misdemeanor arrests outside of Wrigley Field after the Chicago Cubs 4-0 win in the wildcard game against Pittsburgh.

While the celebrations were relatively peacefully a few revellers appeared to get over excited after thousands jammed Clark and Addison. In addition to the arrests, 12 tickets were issued: 10 for drinking in the public way and two for urinating in the street.

In an email blast to constituents, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) laid out details from meetings held with Lakeview businesses to keep the celebrations for Cubs’ victories under control as the crowds outside Wrigley Field are expected to grow bigger.

The Cubs post-season money train is likely to pick up momentum when the Cubs hit the road to take on their archrival the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium when fans pack neighborhood bars to watch the games.

The BBB is also warning fans to beware of counterfeit tickets.

When the Cubs return home for game 3 of the NLDS playoffs on Monday, upper deck seats are expected to sell for $300-$400, and bleacher seats $350.

The BBB says counterfeits have become very convincing, fans should only go to ticket brokers who are licensed, regulated and authorized to sell those tickets, Steve Bernas, of the Better Business Bureau, told ABC 7.

The bureau says if the price seems cheap, it’s probably fake.

Games 1 and 2 of the NLDS will be in St. Louis. First pitch at 5:45 p.m. Friday, and at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The Cubs are back at Wrigley Field for Game 3 on Monday. If necessary, Game 4 will take place at Wrigley Field. If there is a Game 5, the Cubs will be back in St. Louis on Thursday.

The St. Louis Cardinals had the best record in baseball. The Cubs and Cardinals met 19 times during the regular season, with the Cards winning 11 of those contests.