Updated 8:11 p.m., Wednesday June 28th:
The 27-year-old Young, the DH, finished the game one-for-two in the batter’s box before being replaced.
The Cubs lost 8-5.
Original Story:
Is there a better way to start the season than with a home run?
In his first at-bat with Chicago Cubs this year, Prince George’s own Jared Young hit a solo home run to right field.
First major league homer for Jared Young! 👏 pic.twitter.com/dV9NuLPi7V
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 29, 2023
Young’s first career big league homer came on a 94 mph fastball from Aaron Nola.
The Cubs are trailing the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 at the end of the third inning.
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