WATCH: Eric Hosmer, Nelson Velazquez crush back-to-back homers against Padres

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Thursday, April 27 2023

On Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs showed their hitting power once again as they hit back-to-back home runs against the San Diego Padres.

The homers came from Eric Hosmer and Nelson Velázquez, both in the bottom of the second inning.

This was a significant moment for Hosmer, as it marked his first home run at Wrigley Field since joining the Cubs. The first baseman has been a valuable addition to the team, but had yet to hit a homer at the iconic stadium.

Following Hosmer's homer, it was Velázquez's turn to step up to the plate. The young outfielder showed impressive power as he crushed a ball deep into the left-field bleachers.

It was a towering shot that left no doubt, and the Cubs dugout erupted in celebration as Velázquez rounded the bases.

This was the fourth set of back-to-back home runs for the Cubs this season, highlighting the team's ability to generate offense.

The Cubs are still in the early stages of the season, but performances like this show that they have the potential to be a real force in the National League. With a mix of veteran experience and young talent, they have the tools to compete at the highest level.

Check out their homers below: