Anthony Rizzo’s 3-run double helps Cubs beat Brewers 6-5

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 Sunday.

The Cubs broke through against the Brewers bullpen after struggling with runners in scoring position against starter Junior Guerra.

That changed after Will Smith took over for Guerra with one out in the seventh.

Tommy La Stella went 3 for 3 for Chicago. He had an RBI double before Smith (1-3) walked Kris Bryant to load the bases for Rizzo. He hit a 2-2 slider down in the zone into right-center to clear the bases and give Chicago a 5-4 lead.

The rally made a winner of reliever Joe Nathan (1-0) in his first game in the majors since April 2015. He was activated off the 60-day disabled list earlier Sunday, completing his comeback from Tommy John surgery.

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