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Watch: Chris Pratt sings 7th inning stretch at Wrigley Field

By Sun-Times

The “Guardians of the Galaxy” soundtrack has nothing on Chris Pratt when it comes to handling classic songs.

Pratt, in town to film for “Parks and Recreation,” made a stop at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night to handle 7th inning stretch duties as a Chicago Cubs guest conductor. Check it out:

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