WATCH: David Bote slugs 413-foot two-run bomb |
PITTSBURGH – Chicago Cubs third baseman
David Bote provided his squad with an early lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Lifting a 413-foot two-run jack out to straightaway center field, Bote placed the North Siders ahead 2-0 in the top of the second.
Starter Wil Crowe gave up the bomb at PNC Park on a 93-mph four-seamer. Left fielder Rafael Ortega drew a leadoff walk in the previous plate appearance. Bote's fourth home run of the season, the long ball carried 104.6 mph off the bat and sported a launch angle of 24 degrees. Right where @DavidBote13 likes it!#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/b69QKA5kiv #Cubs 2 @ #Pirates 0 [T2-0o]:
David Bote homers (4): fly ball to CF (2-run)
Hit: 413ft, 104.6mph, 24°??
Pitch: 93mph Four-Seam Fastball (RHP Wil Crowe, 5)
