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WATCH: Matt Shaw’s big day with leadoff & walk-off homer vs. Saints


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor -

Chicago Cubs No.1 prospect Matt Shaw had a monster day for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, smashing two home runs, including a walk-off, to defeat the St. Paul Saints 8-7.

Watch the homers below:

Video summary:

(00:01) Matt Shaw hits an opposite-field home run to right field to lead off Game 2 of a doubleheader against the St. Paul Saints.

The homer comes off a fastball up and away and marks Shaw's third home run of the season.

(00:30) Shaw hits a second home run, this time a walk-off blast to deep center field in extra innings.

The walk-off sends fans at Principal Park home thrilled.

Shaw is mobbed by teammates at home plate in celebration.

(01:04) The Iowa Cubs hit four home runs in the final two innings, all while trailing or tied.

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