Kyle Hendricks Throws an 81 pitch Complete Game Shut Out and Celebrates accordingly, a breakdown

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks takes the mound in the bottom of the ninth inning, having thrown just 80 pitches through the first eight innings. Hendricks is on the verge of completing a rare feat - a complete game shutout using fewer than 81 pitches. As the final inning begins, the fans at Wrigley Field are on the edge of their seats, anticipating history in the making. Hendricks works quickly and efficiently, inducing weak contact from the opposing batters. With two outs in the ninth, he delivers his 81st pitch of the game, completing the shutout. Catcher Willson Contreras immediately runs to the mound to congratulate his teammate, slapping Hendricks on the back in celebration. "Not bad, just another day," Hendricks says with a calm demeanor, downplaying the significance of his accomplishment. Contreras continues the celebration, high-fiving Hendricks and the rest of the Cubs players. Outfielder Dexter Fowler joins in, exclaiming "We just got shut up!" as the Cubs dugout erupts in joy. Contreras continues his enthusiastic celebration, telling Hendricks, "Well, yeah, man. Pretty good. Gotta pick up some groceries later and I think I said I'd check the tire pressure, but I got this off the things I needed to do, so that was good." Hendricks simply nods and smiles, unfazed by the attention. Pitcher Pedro Strop, known for his vibrant personality, runs by and says, "It's fun, this kid looks like he made his just looks like a Chicago person outfit, just giving everyone high-fives." Strop then turns to first baseman Anthony Rizzo and says, "Go Cubs go, go Cubs go!" while pointing at Rizzo, who hit a crucial three-run home run earlier in the game. Rizzo responds, "No, you dumb idiot, that was all you. Maybe you should be a little happier about it because it was very cool." The players continue to bask in the moment, celebrating Hendricks' dominant performance and the team's victory. Throughout the celebration, Hendricks maintains his calm and composed demeanor, acknowledging the achievement but remaining focused on the task at hand. His teammates, however, are clearly thrilled to be a part of this historic moment, showcasing the camaraderie and joy that defines the Chicago Cubs' clubhouse.