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Chicago Cubs reliever Kerry Wood threw his glove into the stands after giving up a pair of late runs in a May 8 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Now it appears Wood will be hanging up that glove for good.
According to ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine, Wood will retire today before the start of the crosstown series between the Cubs and Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field.
Breaking news Kerry Wood will retire today !
— Bruce Levine (@ESPNBruceLevine) May 18, 2012
The 34-year old Wood has struggled immensely all season. He is 0-2 this year with a 8.64 ERA and 2.28 WHIP. In what would appear to be the final appearance of his career, Wood allowed two walks, a hit and one run during a 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on May 15.
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