WATCH: Contreras smacks 424-foot homer vs. Nationals

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by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Saturday, August 5, 2017, 4:43 PM

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras smacked a two-run homer to left center field in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals. The homer traved an estimated 424 feet, had a 23 feet launch angle, and 103.3 MPH exit velocity.

It was his 19th homer of the season to go along with 68 RBI. He is currently on the pace of 28 homers and 101 RBI in his second season at the big league level.

Check out the video below.

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