Watch: Rizzo smacks another leadoff HR to extend remarkable streak
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Anthony Rizzo
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Anthony Rizzo drew the ire of the San Diego Padres on Monday, running into catcher Austin Hedges in what Major League Baseball reportedly deemed a violation of Rule 7.13, or the Buster Posey Rule.
He didn't endear himself to them Tuesday, either.
Rizzo, who hasn't gotten out in his first at-bat since getting bumped into the Chicago Cubs' leadoff spot a week ago, continued his remarkable streak Tuesday at Wrigley Field, launching his third leadoff homer in seven games hitting in the No. 1 hole and improving to 6-for-6 (with a walk) to open up games.
Rizzo is the first Cubs player with three leadoff homers in a month since Alfonso Soriano in 2009.
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