WATCH: Christopher Morel makes history with latest homer |
Chicago Cubs utility player Christopher Morel crushed a two-run homer on an 85 MPH changeup to pull the Northsiders within one run at 3-2 in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.
It was his 17th homer of the season (in only 65 games) and it traveled an estimated 435 feet. Morel made history with the homer as he is the fourth player ever to homer from every lineup spot in a season. Check out the homer below: Christopher Morel - Chicago Cubs (17)
#Cubs Christopher Morel *nearly* goes Waveland. He connects for his 16th homer of the season. pic.twitter.com/ubgiu3wqaw
⚾Christopher Morel! HR (17)
pic.twitter.com/nZMZK5ceom
Go, Cubs, go! 🐻
8/2/23 @ CHC, ⬇️ 3rd
vs LHP Brandon Williamson
103.5 MPH / 35° / 414 ft to LF
Off a 85.7 MPH changeup
▶️It's a home run in 30/30 parks.◀️
See this play in Gameday: https://t.co/Zf7MfO0T16 pic.twitter.com/alsztHNnRL
