Former Cubs Soriano, Wood on hand for Game 6

CHICAGO — Seven-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano played in Chicago long enough during his 16-year Major League career to understand the anxiety — “angst,” as manager Joe Maddon described it — Cubs fans were experiencing in the hours leading up to Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday.

“The city’s waited for so long,” Soriano said. “I hope they have the opportunity to celebrate tonight.”

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Soriano was with his family on the field during batting practice, a guest at Wrigley Field after first baseman Anthony Rizzo encouraged the former outfielder to come to the game. Soriano, who played in nine postseason series, including Division Series with the Cubs in 2007 and 2008, sounded like a typical Cubs fan when he expressed his excitement to be at Wrigley for this game and his hope to witness history with the Cubs’ first NL …

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