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Cubs Broadcasters Keep On-Air Bet, Buy Mozzarella Sticks for Iowa Bar After 6-4-3 Double Play

The Corner Taproom was selected for its ties to Cascade native Colin Rea, whose induced grounder set up the double play that triggered the giveaway.

Overview

  • Jim Deshaies and Jon “Boog” Sciambi pledged on air to treat The Corner Taproom if William Contreras started a 6-4-3 double play with a grounder to short.
  • On the next pitch, Contreras bounced to Dansby Swanson, who fed Nico Hoerner to complete the inning-ending twin killing.
  • The bar’s general manager said mozzarella sticks were delivered by the top of the seventh and estimated 50 to 60 patrons were served.
  • The Corner Taproom also posted a photo of multiple platters of “Cheese Stix,” and the broadcasters later ate an order delivered from Wrigley concessions.
  • The moment unfolded during the Cubs’ 4-3 win over the Brewers, as Rea—Cascade, Iowa, native—started and the booth agreed to split the tab.