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- Updated: May 27, 2016
CHICAGO — The Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo got a “mini All-Star break” while Kris Bryant got a chance to break in his first baseman’s glove on Friday.
Rizzo did not start for the first time all season in the opener vs. the Phillies and Bryant took over at first base, a position he played regularly as a freshman in college.
“I think I have good instincts,” Bryant said. “Hopefully, my glove is broken in.”
Bryant did play first for one batter on May 18 in Milwaukee, and he made one start last Sept. 28 before moving to center field, right field and third base in the game.
Rizzo needed a break, manager Joe Maddon said. The first baseman was 3-for-35 on the Cubs’ nine-game road trip, with one RBI. Yet he was still tied with Bryant and the Rockies’ Nolan Arenado for second in the National League with 35 RBIs entering Friday. Another reason for the day off: the Phillies were starting lefty Adam Morgan and Rizzo is batting .149 against left-handed pitchers this …
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