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Yankees' Anthony Rizzo swept up by Cubs' tribute in Chicago return

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CHICAGO -- A pregame video montage of his career as a Cub followed by a standing ovation nearly brought New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo to tears before his team shut out Chicago 3-0 on Friday afternoon.

Rizzo had a hit and walk in his first game at Wrigley Field since being traded to New York in 2021.

"I was trying to hold it together," Rizzo said afterwards. "But you have to enjoy these moments. I was just being raw. I loved it here.