
WATCH: Javier Baez hits go-ahead two-run homer off Pirates |
Thursday, April 8, 2021, 3:37 PM | - -
PITTSBURGH — With his second home run of the season, Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez lofted a two-run blast in the top of the sixth on Thursday. Baez's go-ahead home run cleared the wall in the left field corner at PNC Park, putting the Cubs up 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Starter Tyler Anderson gave up the dinger on an 80-mph changeup and was removed from the game soon afterward. First baseman Anthony Rizzo, who singled in the previous at-bat, was plated by the round-tripper. "Javy" made contact with Anderson's low breaking ball out of the zone, lifting the pitch into the seats. The 367-footer was Baez's second long ball of the year.
.@javy23baez keeps it fair!#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/h8poSHfwMt
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 8, 2021
#Cubs 3 @ #Pirates 2 [T6-1o]:
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) April 8, 2021
Javier Báez homers (2): fly ball to LF (2-run)
Hit: 367ft, 99mph, 33°
Pitch: 80.4mph Changeup (LHP Tyler Anderson, 3)