VIDEO: Willson Contreras Hits 3-Run Opposite Field Blast as Cubs Break Things Open in the 1st
By Mark Powell
The Cubs entered the All-Star Break on a noticeable slide. Yet, after some much-needed rest, they appear to be a on mission to start the second half. After holding off the Pirates on Friday, the Cubs are off to a great start against the Bucs on Saturday thanks to Willson Contreras.
Willson Contreras homers (19) on a fly ball to right center off Jordan Lyles
— Strand Sport Stats (@StrandStats) July 13, 2019
Exit Velocity 103 MPH
Distance 407 FT
Launch Angle 23.04#LetsGoBucs vs #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/L7VZqRXOMV
That was Contreras' 19th home run of the year, and an opposite field blast nonetheless. As the Cubs try to pad their lead in the crowded NL Central, their fans are scoreboard watching thanks to a comfortable lead in the first inning.