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After striking out center fielder Laars Nootbar, Cubs ace Justin Steele left to a thunderous ovation from the 34,593 in attendance at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs’ season has been disappointing. The team entered the season with aspirations of challenging for the National League Central title and instead has an outshot chance at a wild-card berth with around two months left in the season. But the Cubs’ left-hander has emerged as not only the pitcher the team needs but also the tone-setter.