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Cubs’ Nick Madrigal ‘comfortable’ in first game at third base

Chicago Sun-Times | February 27, 2023

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Cubs’ Nick Madrigal awaits a groundball during infield practice last month at the Cubs Spring Training facility in Mesa, AZ. Madrigal worked at third base over the offseason to prepare for the transition this year.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Dodgers’ first two batters Sunday hit ground balls to Nick Madrigal, who was playing third base for the first time in his professional career. He fielded both smoothly for two quick outs.

“It was nice to put it to use, all the hard work I’ve done offseason,” Madrigal said after coming out of the Cubs’ 9-4 loss to the Dodgers onSunday.

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