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St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs - May 10, 2003 - Alex Gonzalez, Kerry Wood, Eli Marrero, M. Alou
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood's son, Justin, comes onto the field News Photo - Getty Images
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Wood leaves game after one last strikeout
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood's son, Justin, comes onto the field to greet him after his final appearance in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago
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I'm happy for Wood, but what are the Cubs doing? – Hartford Courant
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood's son, Justin, comes onto the field to greet him after his final appearance in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago
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