New York Post
US · 1 hrs ago
Anthony Rizzo grabs home run in bleachers — less than a year after botching his last chance
The second time was the charm for Anthony Rizzo. While sitting in the outfield bleachers at Wrigley Field during the Cubs’ 6-2 win over the Twins on Saturday, the former Chicago first baseman was able to get his hands on a homer hit by Chicago infielder Michael Busch — with his infant son in his arms. The fans surrounding Rizzo cheered as he held the ball in the air after tracking it down, with the 36-year-old then holding his son high above his head. The Marquee Sports broadcast booth was also in disbelief once Rizzo got the ball. “You gotta be kidding me!” announcer Jon Sciambi exclaimed. Even Busch was baffled at the chances of Rizzo catching his home run. “I thought that was super, just like mind-blowing,” Busch told reporters, according to The Associated Press. “Who knows how things w
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