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Kris Bryant vs. Padres: Stats, Highlights, Reaction from Cubs Prospect's Debut

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After 12 long days in Triple-A, Kris Bryant made his much-anticipated debut for the Chicago Cubs. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2013 draft hit cleanup against San Diego, but didn't fare well in his role with the bat by going 0-for-4 with 3 strikeouts. 

Bryant did have a chance to play hero late in the game, with the Cubs trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the seventh and runners on first and second, but he grounded out to third base to end the inning. 

Even though it wasn't the debut anyone hoped Bryant would have, especially given how much hype this game received on television and the Internet, he's young and there are growing pains for every player.