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Anthony Rizzo's RBI single ricocheted off both Ty Blach's glove and umpire Cory Blaser's foot

By Adrian Garro

In 1969, English rock band The Who released the concept album Tommy, which featured the song "Pinball Wizard," documenting the incredible pinball machine talents of the young man who inspired the album's title.
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not that pinball wizard, though he played a mean game of it in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Giants. In the first inning, his line-drive RBI single ricocheted off both pitcher Ty Blach's outstretched glove and second-base umpire Cory Blaser: 

Slick moves, Anthony. 

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