Morel is a sparkplug for the Cubbies
Morel is a sparkplug for the Cubbies

WATCH: Christopher Morel leads off game with first-pitch 429-foot homer vs. Orioles


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton  ·  Senior Editor ·  

That didn't take long.

Chicago Cubs centerfielder Christopher Morel homered to left field to lead off Tuesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles.

It was his third homer of the season on the first pitch of the game, and it extended his on-base streak to begin his career to 21 games which is the longest to start a career since 2003.

The homer traveled an estimated 429 HAPPY feet.

Check it out below:

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