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Rizzo gives Cubs fans reason to stick around for 4 hours, 4 minutes

CHICAGO (MCT) — If it weren’t for Anthony Rizzo, Sunday’s Cubs-Pirates game would have been a completely lost cause for the 33,559 fans who visited Wrigley Field, or at least those who remained for 4 hours, 4 minutes.

As it was, Rizzo almost single-handedly stymied the Pirates’ playoff chances with two homers, including his first major league grand slam, and six RBIs in a 13-9 victory.

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