Watch: Ian Happ and Javy Báez Each Hit Third Home Run of Season in Third Inning
Ian Happ is filling in at leadoff after Kris Bryant was a late scratch, and he is doing so admirably. After a double in his first AB, Happ followed with his third home run of the season to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead.
A double and dinger for @ihapp_1 after two at-bats!@BinnysBev pic.twitter.com/YSMHuruhWX
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 2, 2020
Javy decided follow with his third home run of the season not long after, giving the Cubs a 2-0 lead in support of starter Tyler Chatwood.
Javy hurts a baseball. pic.twitter.com/PS0Bo3MWJH
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 2, 2020