Montero joins mass at Wrigley to give thanks

CHICAGO — For the last four years, Father Burke Masters has held mass at Wrigley Field before Sunday home games, inviting beer vendors, ushers and anyone who works at the ballpark. On Sunday, Cubs catcher Miguel Montero joined the group in Section 209 along the left-field line.

“I think it’s a great way to connect faith and sports,” Masters said of the 30-minute service. “It was nice having one of the players here today to liven it up. Miguel was celebrating that big hit last night. He came back to give thanks. It’s a great gift.”

Montero delivered a pinch-hit grand slam to lift the Cubs to an 8-4 victory over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. Masters had sent Montero a text message on Saturday night to let him know about Sunday’s service.

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