Cubs Fan in Rizzo Jersey Catches Home Run at Wrigley Field
WHO:
MLB.com - Anthony Rizzo, Michael Busch, Ben Zobrist, Joe Maddon, Tom Ricketts, Theo Epstein, Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester
Fox News - Anthony Rizzo
WHAT:
MLB.com - Rizzo caught a home run ball from Michael Busch, marking the second time he has caught a home run ball at Wrigley Field as a fan.
MLB.com - The Cubs won the game against the Twins with a score of 6-2.
MLB.com - Rizzo hoisted the home run ball up along with his young son while his 2016 teammates cheered him on.
MLB.com - Michael Busch hit a home run with an exit velocity of 101.6 mph, projected to travel 402 feet.
MLB.com - Rizzo caught the home run ball while sitting in the right-field bleachers.
MLB.com - The Cubs unveiled a new Champions Gate monument honoring their three World Series championships.
MLB.com - The Champions Gate monument stands 31 feet wide and 22 feet tall, featuring a medallion for each championship and plaques listing the rosters and managers.
WHERE:
MLB.com - Wrigley Field, Chicago
MLB.com - The Champions Gate is located outside Wrigley Field.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The unveiling of the Champions Gate occurred during a week-long reunion of the 2016 Cubs team.
WHY:
MLB.com - The event served as a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Cubs' 2016 World Series victory, allowing players to reconnect and share memories from that season.
MLB.com - The event celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Cubs' 2016 World Series victory and honored the players and staff who contributed to the championship.
HOW:
MLB.com - Rizzo participated in the dedication ceremony for the Champions Gate monument, giving a speech before unveiling it alongside his teammates.
MLB.com - Rizzo participated in the dedication ceremony, giving a speech before unveiling the monument alongside his teammates.
In a heartwarming moment at Wrigley Field, Rizzo caught a home run ball from Michael Busch, marking the second time he’s done so as a fan, while celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Cubs' 2016 World Series victory. The Cubs triumphed over the Twins with a score of six to two, and Rizzo proudly hoisted the home run ball alongside his young son as his 2016 teammates cheered him on. Rizzo also participated in the dedication ceremony for the Champions Gate monument, delivering a speech before unveiling it with his fellow players.