CHICAGO (AP) — Christopher Morel got a chance to catch up with some old friends on Friday.

He made quite the impression in his return to Wrigley Field.

Morel hit a three-run homer for the Tampa Bay Rays in their 6-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was his first game against his former team.

“It feels very good. I'm very happy,” Morel said through a translator when asked about the reception he got from his former teammates and the crowd. “This was the organization that gave me my first opportunity in the big leagues. So having the support of fans, it's something that, it's great. It was great having that adrenaline being here in Chicago.”

Chandler Simpson hit a leadoff single and Yandy Díaz walked before Morel batted in the first inning against Matthew Boyd. After hearing some cheers fro

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