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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 ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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 bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo didn’t catch Busch’s 12th homer on the fly, but reach...
Key takeaway Rizzo didn’t catch Busch’s 12th homer on the fly, but reached behind and picked the ball up [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
While this story may seem like a distant event to McAllen residents, it's a reminder that the Rio Grande Valley has a strong affinity for baseball, with many locals following the sport closely. The Valley's own baseball enthusiasts likely appreciated the excitement of Michael Busch's home run, and the unusual circumstance of it being recovered by a former Cubs player like Anthony Rizzo. For fans in McAllen, this story might evoke memories of their own experiences watching baseball games, whether locally or while visiting stadiums like Wrigley Field. The fact that a former player like Rizzo was in the stands and able to snag the ball adds a human interest element to the story, and may resonate with Valley residents who value the personal connections and community aspects of the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 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 bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo didn’t catch Busch’s 12th homer on the fly, but reach...
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