WATCH: David Bote slugs 413-foot two-run bomb

Cubs third baseman David Bote crushed a two-run homer, increasing his 2021 RBI total to 22.

Cole Little · Senior Writer · Wednesday, May 26 2021

PITTSBURGH – Chicago Cubs third baseman David Bote provided his squad with an early lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Lifting a 413-foot two-run jack out to straightaway center field, Bote placed the North Siders ahead 2-0 in the top of the second.

Starter Wil Crowe gave up the bomb at PNC Park on a 93-mph four-seamer. Left fielder Rafael Ortega drew a leadoff walk in the previous plate appearance. Bote's fourth home run of the season, the long ball carried 104.6 mph off the bat and sported a launch angle of 24 degrees.

Right where @DavidBote13 likes it!#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/b69QKA5kiv
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 26, 2021

#Cubs 2 @ #Pirates 0 [T2-0o]:

David Bote homers (4): fly ball to CF (2-run)

Hit: 413ft, 104.6mph, 24°??

Pitch: 93mph Four-Seam Fastball (RHP Wil Crowe, 5)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) May 26, 2021