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Indy 500 champ Alexander Rossi throws first pitch at Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field

Posted at 12:14 PM, May 05, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-05 12:16:50-04

CHICAGO, Ill. -- As part of his victory tour, Alexander Rossi threw out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs' game Thursday evening.

Rossi, a rookie from California, won the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 last year by stretching his fuel just a bit longer than the leaders in the final laps. He ran out just short of pit road as he completed his victory lap. 

The 25-year-old received his championship ring at a ceremony on Wednesday.

The 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 will be Sunday, May 28 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

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