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Anthony Rizzo Exits Game due to Injury

The Cubs first baseman departed today’s game in the fifth inning due to mid-back tightness.

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Jonnie Nonnie
August 24, 2019

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo made an early departure from today’s game against the Nationals due to mid-back tightness.

A Cubs official says that Anthony Rizzo exited today's game with mid-back tightness.
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) August 24, 2019

Rizzo exited when his spot in the order came up during the bottom of the fifth inning. Luckily, pinch-hitter Jonathan Lucroy hit an RBI double in his place. This article will be updated with more information on Rizzo’s status as it becomes available.

Featured Photo: Jon Durr/USA TODAY Sports

Jonnie Nonnie

BS-Broadcast Journalism - University of Illinois 2016 | Editor-in-Chief at OnTapSportsNet.com | Panelist on Four Feathers Podcast and Sox On Tap

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