WATCH: Kris Bryant breaks Ernie Banks' home-run record with 3-run shot |
CHICAGO — After tying Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks' record for the most home runs hit by a Cub in his first five big-league seasons on Saturday, Cubs third baseman Bryant broke the record on Sunday. With the 137th long ball of his career, Bryant drilled a 3-run shot in the first inning.
Getting underneath a slider thrown by Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams, Bryant put the Cubs up 3-0 with a 367-footer that was lofted out to left-center field. The blast at Wrigley Field marked Bryant's 30th dinger of the season, making him the third Cubs third baseman to experience multiple 30-homer seasons. KB is the 3rd #Cubs 3B ever with multiple 30-homer seasons. Couple Kris Bryant notes from Cubs:
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• With 137 homers, passes Ernie Banks for most shots in 1st five seasons with Cubs.
• Joins Santo (4x) and Ramirez (3x) as only Cubs third basemen with multiple 30-homer campaigns.
