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Showing posts with label Kerry Wood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kerry Wood. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Kerry Wood Makes Final Appearance


May 18, 2012. Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood calls it a career making his last appearance against the Chicago White Sox. The final batter Wood faces is Dayan Viciedo, Wood fans Viciedo walks off the mound to the hug of his young son.





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Friday, May 6, 2016

Kerry Wood's Whiffs 20 Astros


May 6, 1998. Kerry Wood ties the major league strike out record by fanning 20 Houston Astros in a 2-0  one-hit victory. The 20 strikeouts is a new National League record with the previous being 19 by Steve Carlton and Tom Seaver.  He ties Roger Clemens with 20 strikeouts.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

2016 Chicago Cubs Hype Video



The 2016 season could be a historic one for the Chicago Cubs. A good video to get the blood pumping for any Cubs fan. In my 48th year following the Cubs, I hope this is "the year." It should be a season filled with fun, and many highlights. Enjoy.

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