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Kris Bryant took advantage of a Phillies shift and reached third base with ease

Interesting things happen when clubs put on a shift. Usually, it's when Joey Gallosteps up to the plate. Or in this case, Kris Bryant takes advantage of the situation.
In the bottom of the fourth inning during the Cubs' 7-5 walk-off win over the Phillies on Wednesday, Bryant attempted to steal second base. This attempt came on a fourth ball to Anthony Rizzo anyway, so it ultimately nullified the steal. Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco covered second on the play due to the shift to the right side of the field. So who was covering third then? Well -- nobody:

Bryant noticed an empty third base and took advantage of the opportunity. He later scored on a Willson Contreras RBI single to put the Cubs ahead, 2-0.
Don't sleep on Bryant -- those are the rules. 

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