The Chicago Cubs won't begin their playoff run until Friday evening in Washington D.C., but the team gave fans something to keep them occupied until the big night. 

The Cubs, getting ready to make their third straight playoff appearance, will be battling the Nationals in the first round of the postseason after clinching the National League Central Division title in late September. 

Before the big series against Washington gets underway, the Cubs posted this hype video that's guaranteed to get your blood pumping and will likely cause you to break our your jerseys a few days early: 

The Cubs will look to become the first team since the 2000 New York Yankees to successfully defend their World Series title when they take on the Nationals beginning on Friday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:31 p.m. Central time.