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Alexander Canario’s grand slam leads Cubs in offensive breakout vs. Pirates

Chicago Sun-Times | September 20, 2023

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Chicago Cubs’ Alexander Canario reacts to his grand slam off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Chicago.

Cubs rookie Alexander Canario held his bat in the air for a moment on his follow through, watching the fly ball tower over Wrigley Field.

He’d just hit a grand slam for his second major-league hit.

Canario logged a lot of firsts in the Cubs’ 14-1 victory against the Pirates on Tuesday: first time in the starting lineup, first hits, first RBI, first home run.

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