If it feels like it’s been a long time since we’ve celebrated a Cubs Homer Party, that’s because it has been. And *that’s* because the Cubs haven’t had a three-homer game in forever. Heck, they hadn’t score more than a run in a week until last night, so
Anyway, let’s celebrate!
David Bote kicked things off by taking advantage of a meatball to give the Cubs their first non-solo-homer run-scoring play in 50 innings:
We borrowed tomorrow's run to make this happen so enjoy it. #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/jrj0v9O7QO
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 23, 2018
That was 110.5 mph off the bat, which is what David Bote does. He’s been in a mini-slump, but that was nice to see. He also looked especially confident at the plate last night, taking some tough pitches on his way to a couple walks.
Javy Baez gave the the Cubs their second homer of the night, but only after he dealt with a very personal blow:
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down pic.twitter.com/XJxLMrnm9u— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2018
I know that Baez does that kinda thing sometimes, but I still am over here hoping he doesn’t wake up feeling a lot of pain.
In the moment, at least, he was certainly feeling OK, because after the very next batter he did this:
Because Anthony Rizzo did this:
Some people say solo home runs in seven straight games is a good thing. #TeamRizzo pic.twitter.com/a0HMEzmXp8
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 23, 2018
That was Rizzo’s 20th homer of the season, tying him for the second most such seasons by a Cubs lefty:
20-HR seasons by #Cubs lefties
13 Billy Williams
6 Anthony Rizzo (hit #20 tonight)
6 Bill Nicholson
5 Leon Durham— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) August 23, 2018
Watch them fly, gents.