WATCH: Mike Tauchman blasts leadoff homer against Nationals

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Wednesday, July 19 2023

THE PALATINE POUNDER STRIKES AGAIN!

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman smacked an opposite-field solo homer into the left-field bleachers on the second pitch in the first inning against the Nationals to give the Cubs the 1-0 lead.

It was his fourth homer of the season, and it traveled 365 feet.

The Cubs have now scored 17 runs in their last four innings.

Check out his homer below:

Hot start for the hometown kid 🔥 pic.twitter.com/f52fFwehOP
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 20, 2023

Dugout celebration:

“OPPO-TAUCHMAN” -JD

Mike Tauchman hits his 4th homer of the year. #Cubs on top early. pic.twitter.com/doeOroyBCt
— Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) July 20, 2023