WATCH: Anthony Rizzo launches first-inning home run for third consecutive game |
| - - Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 8:38 PM |
CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo's streak of going yard in the bottom of the first was extended to three games on Tuesday. The Chicago Cubs first baseman belted a two-run jack out to right field off Cincinnati Reds starter Vladimir Gutierrez. A game-tying blast, the dinger plated center fielder Rafael Ortega and made the score 2-2.
Ortega led off the home half of the opening frame with a double to the wall in right field, and Rizzo skied his 14th long ball of the year two at-bats later. The homer was powered out of Wrigley Field at 106.4 mph and 21 degrees, with Rizzo making perfect contact on a 94.8-mph four-seamer.
The man is HOT.#TeamRizzo pic.twitter.com/K2D48dys8d
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 28, 2021
Anthony Rizzo's week so far:
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 28, 2021
• Sunday - 1st inning HR
• Monday - 1st inning HR
• Tuesday - 1st inning HR#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/cw93XLzg9x
.@ARizzo44 is the 2nd player in Cubs history to hit a home run in the first inning in 3 straight (team) games. #CubTogether pic.twitter.com/DXFE5gZIo3
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 28, 2021
#Reds 2 @ #Cubs 2 [B1-1o]:
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) July 28, 2021
Anthony Rizzo homers (14): line drive to RF (2-run)
Hit: 392ft, 106.4mph, 21°??
Pitch: 94.8mph Four-Seam Fastball (RHP Vladimir Gutierrez, 12)
