Zobrist back in the saddle
CINCINNATI - Saturday could've gone down as a great, adventure-filled day for Ben Zobrist.
It began with the veteran, who went on the disabled list June 13 with swelling in his left wrist, learning the Cubs had activated him. That meant hopping in a car in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he'd played a pair of rehab games with the Cubs' Class AA team, for a four-hour ride straight to Great American Ballpark.
He arrived too late for batting practice - but in time to be called on as a pinch-hitter in a key spot in the eighth inning. Alas, with two on and two out, Zobrist was unable to solve Reds closer Raisel Iglesias and grounded out.
Still, it was great to be back.
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