The Chicago Cubs are urging their fans to step up to plate in a big way for Houston

International pop star Rachel Platten sings the national anthem before Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

With Hurricane Harvey ripping through Houston, the city is seeking vast relief and the Chicago Cubs are taking one for the tropical storm victims.

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The team announced Cubs Charities will be providing support for hurricane victims by donating the proceeds for Wednesday’s 50/50 raffle toward the Red Cross, according to WGN. The Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates will go head-too-head, but the real competition will be in the dollars raised for Houston.

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In addition to the charity raffle, the Cubs released a statement encouraging fans who cannot attend the game to make their own contributions to help the victims of Harvey.

“If fans cannot attend Wednesdays game, they can make a donation to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief and recovery efforts,” the statement reads. “For more information please call the 50/50 raffle hotline at 773-404-4726 or email [email protected].”

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To donate to the American Red Cross relief efforts for Houston organized by Major League Baseball, visit www.YouCaring.com. 

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