The Chicago Cubs called up outfielder Christopher Morel from AA on Tuesday, rewarding the 22-year-old with a chance at the big leagues. And he made a great first impression.
Morel hit his first career home run in the Cubs’ 7-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday evening as he came in as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning. The outfielder hit the home run off position player Paul DeJong but regardless, the ball was crushed and Morel showed his excitement while rounding the bases:
The Friendly Confines can't contain Christopher Morel. pic.twitter.com/GUh9loc1jo
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 18, 2022
In a season where the Cubs have struggled, there have been some bright spots for David Ross’ team and Tuesday night was certainly one of them. Now, let’s see if Morel can build on this and have a long-term impact this year.
FOCO exclusive Chicago Baseball Memorial Day Mascot Bobblehead
Read MoreFor More Great Chicago Sports Content
Get the latest Chicago sports news, analysis, and breaking stories on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, Sky, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News, so you never miss a story on your favorite Chicago teams.
Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE
