Welcome back: Schwarber smacks HR in return to Wrigley originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Cubs fans welcomed Kyle Schwarber back to Wrigley Field Monday with multiple standing ovations.
He made sure to reintroduce himself to the Wrigley Field faithful once the game got started.
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In his first game at Wrigley since leaving the Cubs in free agency this winter, Schwarber drilled a two-run homer off Adbert Alzolay. His blast cut the Cubs' lead over the Nationals to 4-3.
Schwarber said pregame he wanted to keep his emotions in check and avoid getting overly excited in his return to where he tried to hit a nine-run home run.
A two-run home run will have to do.
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