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There was a pregame moment at Wrigley Field reminiscent of Sammy Sosa's time with the Cubs on Friday

Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward hit the field with a Chicago flag in hand, similar to what Sosa did in the North Siders' first home game after the events of 9/11 in 2001.

Click to download the MyTeams App for the latest Cubs news and analysis.

Friday's game is the Cubs' first of a 2020 season delayed four months after shutting down in March due to COVID-19.

 

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