WATCH: Christopher Morel blasts 412-foot homer against Orioles

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A MOREL BOOST!

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Christopher Morel blasted a solo homer to straightaway center field to put the Cubs up 1-0 against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.

It was his 16th homer of the season, traveling 412 feet with an exit velocity of 104.2 MPH.

The Cubs now have a 58.8% chance to win the game against the Orioles.

Check out the home run below:

Christopher Morel blasts one to dead center 💪 pic.twitter.com/Rta7YECfyZ

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 10, 2024

Dugout celebration:

#Cubs Christopher Morel hits his 16th homer of the season. pic.twitter.com/FEZ742I76g

— Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) July 10, 2024

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