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Article updated: 9/12/2012 8:51 PM

Sigh of relief: Rizzo sore, but not seriously hurt

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Astros first baseman Brett Wallace lands on the Cubs' Anthony Rizzo after reaching for a throw in the third inning Tuesday in Houston. Rizzo landed on his upper body and left the game suffering from soreness in his right shoulder and upper back. On Wednesday, Cubs manager Dale Sveum said, "We all thought something major was going to be wrong. Count our blessings that nothing's wrong. Just a little bit of soreness on his right side."

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The Cubs continued to play it safe Wednesday night in Houston with first baseman Anthony Rizzo and center fielder Brett Jackson.Rizzo was still sore, but not seriously hurt, from a nasty collision Tuesday. Jackson could be ready to play Friday at Wrigley Field after missing several days with a bruised knee.

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