WATCH: Nico Hoerner smacks homer to put Cubs up against Phillies

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner smacked a solo homer to left field to put the Cubs up 1-0 in the second inning of Saturday's game against the Phillies.

It was his sixth homer of the season and his career-high in dingers.

Check out the homer below:

Nico Homer. pic.twitter.com/jViNMuoxik

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 23, 2022

Dugout celebration:

#Cubs Nico Hoerner hits his 6th homer of the year. pic.twitter.com/ihmeRIDLH4

— Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) July 23, 2022

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