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Cubs’ Garrett Cooper already taking advantage of Wrigley Field power alleys

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 02: Garrett Cooper #41 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run in the sixth inning during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on April 02, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776096177

The last time first baseman Garrett Cooper homered at Wrigley Field, before Wednesday, was during the 2020 playoffs. Ballparks were still empty for the pandemic as Cooper’s Marlins swept the Cubs in a best-of-three Wild Card series.

“It was dead silent when I hit that home run,” he said.