I know Anthony Rizzo is tied for the team lead in steals, but why do opposing pitchers keep embarrassing themselves by attempting to pick him off? But hey, I hope they keep wasting their time throwing over to first base because not only does it create a hilarious moment for us to laugh at, but on Wednesday night it might have also caused St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha to lose concentration.
The Cubs rallied to clinch their second division title in a row behind a strong start by John Lackey and a five-run, seventh inning. The offensive barrage began with a Rizzo single and then Wacha threw over to first base to keep him close.
Well, he almost got him.
It happened again! #Cubs 😂 😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/E15Y8G6CKm
— Aldo Soto (@AldoSoto21) September 28, 2017
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Zobrist singled right after and then Addison Russell followed with a go-ahead three-run homer. The Cubs added two more runs to make it 5-1, which was the final, as they made it to the playoffs for the third consecutive year.
Nick Pivetta just attempted the world's least effective pickoff move pic.twitter.com/VTYNcAfJbs
— Ben Harris (@byBenHarris) August 27, 2017
