For Pete's Sake

Ben Zobrist pitched for the Cubs on Sunday and struck out Cardinals’ Yadier Molina

Heading into what may have been the final game of his 14-year career on Sunday, former Royals star Ben Zobrist had played every position but two: catcher and pitcher.

Zobrist scratched one of those of the list during the Cubs’ 9-0 loss to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

With the game out of reach, manager Joe Maddon (in his final game with Chicago), gave Zobrist a chance to pitch the final inning of the Cubs season.

Zobrist took the mound in the eighth inning and tossed a hitless inning. He walked two and recorded a strikeout.

His victim? Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina.

Here is Zobrist pitching:

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