44 Anthony Rizzo, 1B

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo ended a nine-game homerless drought Saturday in an 8-2 win over the Mets.  

Rizzo went 2 for 4 with a solo home run in the fifth inning. He added a run scored and didn't strike out for the ninth game in a row.

 Rizzo is batting .282, including .369 in May. 

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has not struck out in his last 31 at-bats, the second-longest active streak in the majors and a far cry from how he began the season.

Rizzo struck out in 27.6 percent of his at-bats in the month of April, leading to a .224 batting average despite eight home runs and 20 RBI. Since May 1, however, he has struck out in just 12.3 percent of his at-bats.

His improved plate discipline has led to a .368 batting average in the month, though he does have just one home run in 14 games. 

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been on a tear.

The 23-year-old is hitting .403 since April 20, with three home runs and 10 doubles. Strikeouts were a problem for Rizzo early in the year, but he's gone seven straight games without one. Rizzo reportedly made some minor tweaks to his swing at the end of April, which is partially responsible for his recent surge. He's hitting .277/.349/.523 in 155 at-bats.

The Cubs have reached an agreement with first basemen Anthony Rizzo on a seven-year deal worth $41 million, FOX Sports reports citing major-league sources. According to the report, the deal includes two club options and escalators that could extend the deal through 2021, while increasing the total value to $73 million.

Rizzo is batting .280/.352/.538 with nine home runs and 28 RBI over 143 at-bats.

Cubs first basemen Anthony Rizzo continued his hot hitting Saturday against the Nationals. Rizzo collected three hits in the 8-2 win, including a two-run single in the fifth inning.

He also singled in the fourth and seventh innings, finishing 3 for 5 with two RBI.

Rizzo has hit safely in 10 of the last 11 games and is batting .467 (21 for 45) with one home run, seven doubles and nine RBI over that stretch.