Tonight at Wrigley Field, Jake Arrieta will return to throw out the first pitch.

After he returned to the Cubs for the 2021 season, Jake Arrieta’s Cubs career came to an extremely dismal conclusion. However, everything seems distant enough in the past to simply enjoy his major comeback to the Cubs this evening.

Our sharp-eyed camera buddy Sam Bernero captured Jake Arrieta entering Wrigley Field four hours ago. It turned out that he was present for the Crosstown Classic (or whatever they’re calling it these days) ceremonial first pitch. Here are a few images and audio from his significant comeback.

And the big pitch itself, which was caught by Kyle Hendricks, the only player left from the 2016 World Series squad. A appropriate receiver.