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Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers
By Matt Carlson, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
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 bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo.Rizzo didn’t catch Busch’s 12th homer on the fly, but reached behind and pi...
Key takeaway Rizzo, a three-time All-Star who played 10 of his 14 seasons with the Cubs, took part in dedicating an arching, 31-foot wide “Champions Gate” on the west side of Wrigley Field before the game.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For Piney Point Village residents who are Cubs fans, the story of Anthony Rizzo catching Michael Busch's home run ball is a nostalgic reminder of the team's rich history. Rizzo's involvement in dedicating the "Champions Gate" at Wrigley Field, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Cubs' World Series win, is a testament to the lasting impact of that championship on the team and its fans. The fact that Rizzo, a former Cubs player, retrieved the home run ball of the current first baseman, Busch, adds a touching layer to the story, highlighting the connection between past and present generations of Cubs players. As Houstonians with ties to the Cubs, Piney Point Village residents can appreciate the significance of this moment, which celebrates the team's legacy and its continued relevance to fans today.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? 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 bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo.Rizzo didn’t catch Busch’s 12th homer on the fly, but reached behind and pi...
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