Chicago Cubs: Anthony Rizzo breaks press box window during game

Jake Misener

Mar 11, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) looks on prior to a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo caused damages to a press box window Sunday as his team battled the Oakland Athletics in Arizona.

While Kris Bryant was busy cranking an opposite-field home run to pace the offense, Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo caused damage in another way. The slugger fouled a pitch back at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, causing a spiderweb effect in the press box window.

Social media accounts for reporters quickly posted photos of the damage. And, shortly thereafter, the Cubs and Athletics traded back-and-forth on Twitter with some pretty awesome GIFs, as well.

Does Anthony Rizzo get charged for this? His foul ball just did some damage to a press box window. #Athletics pic.twitter.com/fhS3jiM7lB
— Joe Stiglich (@Joe_Stiglich) March 12, 2017

.@ARizzo44 owes you a new press box window, @Athletics. pic.twitter.com/SynTpXxLKa
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 12, 2017

Band-aids don't fix baseball holes. pic.twitter.com/ybzUelTOjW
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 12, 2017

The Chicago slugger is looking to build on not only a World Series championship from 2016, but also an impressive personal performance. He finished fourth in NL MVP voting, also winning a Silver Slugger and a Gold Glove.

He tied a career-high with 32 long-balls a year ago, setting a personal best with 109 runs batted in. Unlike some power-hitting run producers, Rizzo posted a .385+ on-base percentage for the third-straight season.

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Rizzo also had a fourth-inning RBI double in the contest. That being said, it seems safe to assume most people will be talking about this window more than the double.

Jake Misener

For more than a decade, Jake has been a staple in FanSided MLB - leading the Cubbies Crib team for most of that time.When he's not in the bleachers at Wrigley Field, he can be found covering all things Cubs - including the latest hot stove rumors, roster breakdowns and statistical analyses. Inducted into the FanSided Hall of Fame in 2018, Jake has 15+ years of sports journalism and blogging experience - and is now focused on teaching his daughter the ways of Cubs fandom.