It was a surreal moment to be watching an important Chicago Cubs game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, and the mood suddenly shifted with the announcement that Cubs' Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg passed away. Legendary Cubs' broadcaster Pat Hughes was tasked with delivering the news to the radio audience on Monday night.
Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer on Ryne Sandberg’s legacy as a Cub and as their friend:
(@670TheScore) pic.twitter.com/fmz0PSmUMA— Patrick Norton (@patdnorton) July 29, 2025As expected, the emotions of the moment were certainly weighing on Hughes' mind as he proceeded to call the rest of the game against the Brewers.