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Paul Sullivan: Reranking the greatest moments in City Series history after Christopher Morel’s walk-off home run

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Christopher Morel, third from right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off, three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago.

CHICAGO — Christopher Morel’s walk-off, three-run home run off Gregory Santos on Wednesday at Wrigley Field will go down as one of the greatest — or worst — moments in the 26-year history of the City Series, depending on your rooting interest.

For Cubs fans it was an epic moment in a pennant race made even more joyous by Morel’s shirt-off display as he rounded third base. For Sox fans it was another reminder of how badly this train wreck of a season has gone.

Either way, it will be talked about whenever the crosstown rivalry is renewed, just like all the other memorable moments.

Here’s our updated countdown of the top 10 City Series

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