Cubs' Nico Hoerner Exits Game Due to Neck Tightness
Cubs' Hoerner exits early with neck tightness
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Nico Hoerner, the Chicago Cubs' second baseman, exited the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to left-side neck tightness. Despite his early exit, Hoerner has been performing exceptionally well this season, boasting a batting average of .297 with four home runs and 26 RBIs.
- 01Nico Hoerner left the game due to neck tightness.
- 02He had a strong start, hitting a double and scoring in the first inning.
- 03Matt Shaw replaced Hoerner at second base.
- 04Hoerner has a batting average of .297 with four home runs this season.
- 05He signed a six-year, $141 million contract in March.
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Nico Hoerner, the Chicago Cubs' second baseman, exited Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to left-side neck tightness. Hoerner had a productive start, hitting a leadoff double and scoring on a two-run single by teammate Michael Busch in the first inning. He was replaced by Matt Shaw in the second inning. Hoerner has been a standout player this season, currently batting .297 with four home runs, 26 RBIs, and seven steals in 32 games. The 29-year-old, who will celebrate his birthday on May 13, signed a lucrative $141 million contract for six years with the Cubs in March after being drafted by the team in 2018.
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Hoerner's injury could affect the Cubs' performance as he has been a key player this season.
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