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Today in Cubs history: Celebrating the day Kerry Wood struck out 20 Astros - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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BASEBALL: Cubs P Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasons
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May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game
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May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game
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Kerry Wood's 20 Strikeout Game
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Flame Thrower: Cubs' Kerry Wood strikes out 20 in dominant day - Sports Illustrated Vault
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May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game
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Shortstops: Kerry's history
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Better Know the Ballot #5: Kerry Wood : r/baseball
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