CHICAGO -- A day after he smashed a pair of home runs in a shutout victory over the Cubs, Ryan Braun departed Wednesday's series finale at Wrigley Field with tightness in his right rib cage, a recurring issue for the 34-year-old outfielder.
Braun has endured two stints on the 10-day disabled list for what was officially termed back stiffness but at least in the second instance also involved his side.
With runners on first and second in the fifth inning, Hernan Perez pinch-hit for Braun and grounded into a double play.