“You do a lot of smiling and a lot of answering questions, and if you don’t slow down, you can really miss a lot”.
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His Cubs teammate Dexter Fowler isn’t even playing in the game, but he brought his extended family to San Diego, as well.
But rest assured they didn’t miss a thing – especially in the first inning Tuesday.
Not only does Colbert rub a rabbit’s foot, and his lucky horseshoe, but he also works over Cubs stars Kris Bryant, Jake Arrieta and Anthony Rizzo, desperate for every last drop of good fortunes he can muster.
Not only does Bryant not ever had a drink but he says he’s never placed a bet in a casino, either, remarkable when you consider where Bryant comes from.
“Being here in front of what’s my second home – I know a lot of people here – it really felt special”, Bryant said. “He got a good piece of it”. Russell answered questions from reporters on Monday, including one inquiring about the criticism he is getting for being a starter in the All-Star Game, despite having a. 237 batting average. Sox outfielder Magglio Ordonez cranked one off the Cubs’ Jon Lieber in 2001.
“I guess it’s just the plan in a game like this”, Bryant said.
Sale, who was the first White Sox pitcher (and seventh overall) to start the All-Star Game since Mark Buehrle in 2005, finished his only inning with a strikeout of San Diego’s Wil Myers.
No matter. Bryant took Dad’s advice. “I think I’m more anxious than anyone”. This new special does so, and also relates the iconic site to various events that have stirred great activity for the past 200 years at that location and others in Washington, D.C.
Jose Quintana, who pitched a scoreless inning and got out of a jam by striking out Wilson Ramos with a curveball, said the experience was worth repeating.
Bryant’s performance in day games became a minor issue in Chicago past year, and a radio person there insinuated it could be due to late nights. Bryant’s bat and demeanor have impressed everyone in his first two seasons, including former Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, who served as an analyst Tuesday on the ESPN Desportes telecast.
“I like that kid”, Guillen said.
Two batters later, Cubs slugger Kris Bryant crushed a solo homer to left, putting the NL ahead 1-0.
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