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The Chicago Cubs fans sat shoulder to shoulder behind the third base dugout at Sloan Park, many of them pointing their phones at the hulking slugger at the plate. Kyle Schwarber, only days ago an afterthought in the Cubs’ incredible season, might now factor into their World Series hopes.
Schwarber, who has missed nearly the entire season following major knee surgery, played in his second and final Arizona Fall League game on Monday afternoon. He had a double and a walk in four plate appearances as the designated hitter.