WATCH: Anthony Rizzo launches first-inning home run for third consecutive game

Anthony Rizzo, who now has 40 RBIs, is only the second Cub to homer in the first inning of three straight games.

by Cole Little - Senior Writer - Tue Jul 27 20:38:06 GMT-05:00 2021

CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo's streak of going yard in the bottom of the first was extended to three games on Tuesday. The Chicago Cubs first baseman belted a two-run jack out to right field off Cincinnati Reds starter Vladimir Gutierrez. A game-tying blast, the dinger plated center fielder Rafael Ortega and made the score 2-2.

Ortega led off the home half of the opening frame with a double to the wall in right field, and Rizzo skied his 14th long ball of the year two at-bats later. The homer was powered out of Wrigley Field at 106.4 mph and 21 degrees, with Rizzo making perfect contact on a 94.8-mph four-seamer.

The man is HOT.#TeamRizzo pic.twitter.com/K2D48dys8d
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 28, 2021

Anthony Rizzo's week so far:

• Sunday - 1st inning HR
• Monday - 1st inning HR
• Tuesday - 1st inning HR#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/cw93XLzg9x
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 28, 2021

.@ARizzo44 is the 2nd player in Cubs history to hit a home run in the first inning in 3 straight (team) games. #CubTogether pic.twitter.com/DXFE5gZIo3
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 28, 2021

#Reds 2 @ #Cubs 2 [B1-1o]:

Anthony Rizzo homers (14): line drive to RF (2-run)

Hit: 392ft, 106.4mph, 21°??

Pitch: 94.8mph Four-Seam Fastball (RHP Vladimir Gutierrez, 12)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) July 28, 2021