WATCH: Joc Pederson puts Cubs on board with towering round-tripper

Making sure the ball did not drift foul, Joc Pederson watched his meteoric jack as it carried out to right field.

Cole Little · Senior Writer · Tuesday, May 25 2021

PITTSBURGH – Continuing to hit the ball well in the month of May, Chicago Cubs left fielder Joc Pederson lifted a towering solo shot out to right field at PNC Park on Tuesday. The third-inning dinger put the Cubs on the board, trimming the Pittsburgh Pirates' lead to 3-1.

On a full count, starter Cody Ponce delivered an 85.3-mph changeup over the plate, and Pederson sent it into the seats. Pederson's third home run of the year sported plenty of hang time after leaving the bat at a steep launch angle of 39 degrees. The 368-footer had an exit velocity of 102.5 mph. Pederson now has 13 RBIs in his first season with the Cubs.

'stache bash.@yungjoc650 #CubTogether pic.twitter.com/4fSnpwzTwR
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 25, 2021

102.5 mph off the bat from Joc ?? pic.twitter.com/T8d1to5Z7R
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) May 25, 2021

#Cubs 1 @ #Pirates 3 [T3-1o]:

Joc Pederson homers (3): fly ball to RF (solo)

Hit: 368ft, 102.5mph, 39°

Pitch: 85.3mph Changeup (RHP Cody Ponce, 1)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) May 25, 2021