Anthony Rizzo’s retirement and appearance to a joyful full house at Wrigley Field Saturday was fun and nostalgic.

Unfortunately, that presence — even having Rizzo get his hand on Moises Ballesteros’ first major league home run — wasn’t enough, and two other home runs given up by Cubs relievers gave the Rays a 5-4 win, ending the Cubs’ three-game winning streak.

Sara Sanchez will have more on the Rizzo festivities tomorrow morning, so let’s focus on the game. Colin Rea had a rough first inning, though he got out of it scoreless, and was much better in the second, though he allowed a hit to Richie Palacios with two out. Then Rea picked off Palacios [VIDEO].

With one out in the bottom of the second, Ballesteros hit the aforementioned home run [VIDEO].

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