Chicago Cubs fans are holding their breath. Due up for the second time in two innings, Nico Hoerner didn't take his walk over to home plate. Instead, Matt Shaw took his spot at the top of the lineup, meaning Craig Counsell had yanked the second baseman from the game. The Cubs would quickly go on to confirm that Hoerner left the game with an injury, citing left-sided neck tightness . The news for Hoerner came in the wake of a strong opening frame. The team's hottest hitter not named Moises Ballesteros, Hoerner started his day with a double off Zac Gallen that helped the Cubs load the bases. A Michael Busch single proceeded to bring in both Hoerner and Alex Bregman to give Chicago a quick 2-0 lead. They would eventually end the inning up 3-0 thanks to a miscommunication and an error in the outfield by Arizona. The severity of Hoerner's injury is currently unknown, but it's not surprising to think that the Cubs would act out of an abundance of caution with their leadoff man.…