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Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers

The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch's first-inning solo homer Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field's right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Busch said it was "mind-blowing."

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What happened Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers.
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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Jul 18, 11:19 PM

Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers

The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch's first-inning solo homer Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field's right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizz...

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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Jul 18, 10:28 PM

Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers

CHICAGO (AP) — The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer in a 6-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleacher...

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