Anthony Rizzo wasn't fazed following Game 2's crushing defeat the Chicago Cubs suffered after the Washington Nationals hit two eighth-inning home runs to tie the NLDS. These Cubs have bounced back before from tough losses and even in Game 3 they overcame adversity to get a 2-1 series lead and Rizzo was right in the middle of it. Kris Bryant is the team's best player, but Rizzo is the leader and boy do you have to love his confidence.
The Nationals had a big decision in the eighth inning, when Rizzo stepped up to the plate while Leonys Martin represented the go-ahead run at second base with two outs. Dusty Baker opted to bring in left-handed reliever Oliver Perez to face Rizzo and a bloop single later the Cubs were closer to another trip to the NLCS.
Wade Davis recorded the save and following the win Rizzo was asked what he was thinking when facing Perez with the game on the line. The answer was awesome.
Swagger unmatched. You gotta love Anthony Rizzo, who keeps coming up with big hits for the Cubs in October.
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