WATCH: Kris Bryant swats opening-inning home run

In a series opener between the Cubs and Reds, a Kris Bryant homer gave the Cubs a first-inning lead.

by Cole Little - Senior Writer - Apr 30, 2021, 7:24 PM

CINCINNATI — Wasting little time in giving the Chicago Cubs an early 1-0 lead in the opener of a three-game series, Kris Bryant, who started in right field on the evening, lifted a solo blast out to left field in the second plate appearance of Friday's game. Bryant's seventh long ball of the year put the Cubs up 1-0 over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

The 374-footer came on an 87.2-mph cutter thrown by Reds starter Wade Miley. Leaving the bat at 100.8 mph, the high, arcing dinger sported a steep launch angle of 32 degrees. By way of the long ball, Bryant increased his season RBI total to 18.

.@KrisBryant_23 is 3rd in @MLB with 15 extra-base hits this season! #KBoom #CubTogether pic.twitter.com/N3L0E5xjHa
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 30, 2021

?? Effortless ?? pic.twitter.com/RPeo41wi4q
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) April 30, 2021

#Cubs 1 @ #Reds 0 [T1-1o]:

Kris Bryant homers (7): fly ball to LF (solo)

Hit: 374ft, 100.8mph, 32°??

Pitch: 87.2mph Cutter (LHP Wade Miley, 3)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) April 30, 2021