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Ross says farewell to Wrigley in style
- Updated: October 31, 2016
CHICAGO — David Ross began the day of the last game he’ll play at Wrigley Field feeding his 1-year-old daughter, Harper, around 4 a.m. CT. He didn’t get back to sleep until a couple of hours later, and then had to entertain out-of-town friends, who were looking for the perfect bar outside Wrigley Field prior to Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday.
Ross knew he was starting against the Indians in a potential elimination game. That was natural. Jon Lester was pitching, and the two have been nearly inseparable. But this was the last time Ross and Lester would be paired together. Ross is retiring after this season, and he has tried to keep his emotions in check.
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“I’m trying to win the World Series,” Ross said. “I’ll have time to reflect on my career and these special moments. This is about the World Series and these guys in here.”
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He did his part, guiding Lester over six innings and then hitting a sacrifice …
