Cubs News: Game Highlights: 'The Yan Gomes game'

Cubs News: Game Highlights: 'The Yan Gomes game'


by - Senior Editor -

Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes crushed his fifth home run of the season, second baseman Nico Hoerner collected three RBIs, and Cubs pitching shut out the Padres in the 6-0 win on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.

Gomes is second among all MLB catchers with five homers, only behind Atlanta's Sean Murphy, who has six dingers.

In total, he had four hits during the ballgame in one of the top performances of his career.

Check out the highlights below:

These teams will face off in game two on Wednesday as the Cubs will send left-hander Drew Smyly to the bump to take on Michael Wacha.

The first pitch is set for 6:40 PM CDT.

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