Chicago Pitcher Liam Hendriks Returns After Cancer Treatments, Receives Standing Ovation
- Liam Hendriks, a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, returned to the field one month after being declared cancer-free following treatment for stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Hendriks received multiple standing ovations from fans, teammates, and opponents in his first game back.
- Hendriks gave up two runs in his return but showed signs of his prior form.
- The White Sox have not yet decided if Hendriks will return to his role as the team's closer right away.
- Hendriks and his wife Kristi expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support Hendriks has received from fans and the city of Chicago.