WATCH: Ian Happ powers out leadoff blast versus Reds

With his 13th home run of the year, Ian Happ provided the Cubs with a 2-0 advantage over the Reds.

Cole Little · Senior Writer · Tuesday, August 17 2021

CINCINNATI — Playing in a familiar city, Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, who played his college ball for the Cincinnati Bearcats, skied a home run at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday. The solo shot increased the Cubs' lead over the Reds to 2-0 and served as Happ's second hit of the night.

Happ took starter Vladimir Gutierrez deep on an 80.2-mph changeup, with the dinger carrying into the right field seats at 104.2 mph and 22 degrees. The homer led off the top of the sixth and marked Happ's 13th round-tripper and 33rd RBI of the season.

13th home run of the season for @ihapp_1! pic.twitter.com/2bd6TmYBP9
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 18, 2021

No. 13 for @ihapp_1! pic.twitter.com/BPQCoqdUDS
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) August 18, 2021

#Cubs 2 @ #Reds 0 [T6-0o]:

Ian Happ homers (13): fly ball to RF (solo)

Hit: 380ft, 104.2mph, 22°??

Pitch: 80.2mph Changeup (RHP Vladimir Gutierrez, 14)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) August 18, 2021