Joc Pederson Gives the Cubs the Lead with a Drive Off the Wall! (VIDEO)

It didn’t quite get out of the park, but Joc Pederson just drove in a couple runs with a shot off the wall. And, yes, Wrigley Field was going nuts again. I am loving this.

Cubs take a two run lead after hits by Jason Heyward, Jake Marisnick, and then Pederson:

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