Hamels dominates Cardinals while Rizzo, Baez spark Cubs offense in 3-1 victory
by Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune
Jun 08, 2019
2 minutes
CHICAGO - Cubs manager Joe Maddon texted Anthony Rizzo on Friday morning to ask: "Mr. First Baseman, how do you feel about leading off today?"
"Let's do it," Rizzo replied.
Kyle Schwarber's numbers (1-for-10, four strikeouts) against Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas led to Maddon's tinkering. Rizzo ran with it, saying before the game: "Hopefully Cole (Hamels) goes 1-2-3 and we can
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