“Make mine a Bud light,” said Anthony Rizzo brightly. I’ve been accused of being blunt, so I’ll just say he hammered it. Albert Almora Jr. nailed one for a granny. Javier Baez brought his lumber, too.
Wind blowing out. Cole Hamels hit a lot of bats and had everyone chewing their nails until Rizzo fashioned his statement. Tyler Chatwood continued to avoid both walks and bats. Al will have details in his recap.
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