WATCH: Ian Happ lofts towering two-run jack in first inning |
MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs wasted little time in taking a lead over the rival Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of a three-game series at American Family Field on Monday. Following a leadoff walk drawn by left fielder
Joc Pederson, center fielder
Ian Happ skied a towering two-run jack out to right field.
Providing the Cubs with a 2-0 advantage, Happ lofted a 373-footer that boasted plenty of hang time before barely clearing the outfield wall. Right fielder Avisail Garcia leaped in an attempt at catching the dinger, but the ball was just out of his reach. Happ now has nine homers and 21 RBIs to his name on the season. On Monday, he took starter Freddy Peralta deep on a 92.5-mph four-seamer. The bevy of Cubs supporters in attendance at the Brewers' ballpark raucously cheered Happ's first-inning blast, which left the bat at 109.4 mph and 42 degrees. Good evening, how are the tweets?#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/dEhKUaXOl2 Launch one, @ihapp_1! #Cubs 2 @ #Brewers 0 [T1-0o]:
The first 1st inning homer of the season for Happ.#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/hmr9FYhlEc
Ian Happ homers (9): fly ball to RCF (2-run)
Hit: 373ft, 109.4mph, 42°??
Pitch: 92.5mph Four-Seam Fastball (RHP Freddy Peralta, 8)
